The person at the center of this case
Eileen Francis Hynson
Missing Person · Open
50 years waiting · since 1976
Missing Person: Eileen Francis Hynson
Justice for Eileen Francis Hynson — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What vehicle was Eileen driving or traveling in on June 1, 1976?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Eileen before she disappeared, and what was her condition or demeanor?
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location
Lead #3Where exactly was the wedding being held, and did anyone confirm she was en route?
Eileen Francis Hynson, a 19-year-old woman, disappeared on June 1, 1976, while traveling to a wedding in another county from her home in Napa, California—she never arrived at her destination. Her suitcase was left behind at her residence, suggesting an abrupt departure or foul play. Nearly 50 years later, the case remains unsolved, and investigators continue seeking information about her whereabouts and what happened that day.
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clue
Lead #4Why was her suitcase left at the residence—did she leave hastily or was she prevented from taking it?
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evidence
Lead #5Have any remains or personal effects been discovered in the decades since her disappearance?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP14520. Missing person: Eileen Francis Hynson.
Last known contact: 1976-06-01 in Napa, Napa, CA. Circumstances: MP left residence she shared with her father and brother to attend wedding in another county.
Never arrived. Suitcase was reportedly left at residence.
Demographics: 19 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Napa County Sheriff's Office | NSD10-000297 | 1996-08-01.
Timeline of Events
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1976-06-01
Eileen Hynson disappears
19-year-old Eileen Francis Hynson left her residence in Napa to attend a wedding in another county and never arrived. Her suitcase was left behind at home.
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1976
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1976
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7072534509
You can remain anonymous