
The person at the center of this case
Patricia Lucille Jane
Justice for Patricia Lucille Jane — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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Did Patricia board the bus to Houston as planned, or did she change her destination?
Has anyone reported contact with Patricia since August 1, 1992, or seen her in Houston or elsewhere?
Were there other passengers or bus staff who saw Patricia on that journey who could provide details?
Patricia Lucille Jane, a 40-year-old woman, was last seen on August 1, 1992, in Santa Barbara, California, when she boarded a bus bound for Houston, Texas. Her disappearance remains unexplained, and it is unknown whether she reached her destination or what circumstances may have led to her vanishing. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek information about her whereabouts or any details regarding her journey.
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What were the circumstances that prompted Patricia to travel to Houston, and did she have family or contacts there?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP158867. Missing person: Patricia Lucille Jane.
Last known contact: 1992-08-01 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA. Circumstances: Per the sibling, reporting party, she last saw Patricia get on a bus destined for Houston, Texas.
Demographics: 40 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 125 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office | 99-2420 | 1999-02-12.
Patricia Lucille Jane was last seen boarding a bus destined for Houston, Texas in Santa Barbara, California.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.