The person at the center of this case
Gwendolyn M. Hooser
Missing Person · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: Gwendolyn M. Hooser
Justice for Gwendolyn M. Hooser — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did the family member who dropped her off observe about her condition or demeanor that day?
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location
Lead #2Why was she at Universal Studios and where was she headed when dropped off at the bus stop?
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vehicle
Lead #3Did she board a bus, and if so, which route and destination? Are there any bus driver or passenger accounts from that day?
Gwendolyn M. Hooser, a 58-year-old woman, disappeared on January 8, 2007, after being dropped off at a bus stop near Universal Studios in Burbank, California. She was last seen by a family member and typically lived in the Santa Monica area. Despite the passage of time, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear and the case remains unsolved, making any information from the public potentially vital to understanding what happened.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4Had she maintained regular contact with family members, and was her disappearance immediately reported as unusual?
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clue
Lead #5Were there any sightings or communications in the days or weeks following January 8, 2007?
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NamUs case MP4257. Missing person: Gwendolyn M.
Hooser. Last known contact: 2007-01-08 in Burbank, Los Angeles, CA.
Circumstances: Gwendolyn was last seen January 8, 2007 at Universal Studios CA. bus stop, where a family member dropped her off.
She usually resides in or around Santa Monica CA. Demographics: 58 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Layered look usually a scarf on her head.; Jewelry: Bracelet.
Investigating agency: Burbank Police Department | 07-1771.
Timeline of Events
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2007-01-08
Last Sighting at Universal Studios
Gwendolyn was dropped off by a family member at a bus stop near Universal Studios in Burbank, California. This was the last known contact with her.
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2007
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2007
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8182383000
You can remain anonymous