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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evidence
Lead #1Why was Eileen's suitcase left at her residence if she was planning to attend an out-of-county wedding?
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location
Lead #2Where exactly was the wedding supposed to take place, and did anyone confirm she was expected to attend?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Eileen leave her home or observe her vehicle that day?
Eileen Francis Hynson, a 19-year-old woman, disappeared on June 1, 1976, after leaving her Napa residence to attend a wedding in another county—she never arrived at her destination. Her suitcase was left behind at home, suggesting an unexpected departure. Nearly 50 years later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to her that day.
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timeline
Lead #4What time did she leave her residence, and when was she first reported missing?
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contact
Lead #5Had Eileen made any calls or communications before leaving, or did she contact anyone about the wedding?
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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 but never arrived at the event.
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1976
Last Updated:July 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 1976
Last Updated:July 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7072534509
You can remain anonymous