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Shannon Eileen Staal
Missing Person · Open
47 years waiting · since 1979
Missing Person: Shannon Eileen Staal
Justice for Shannon Eileen Staal — the trail went cold in 1979, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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clue
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of Shannon's disappearance on July 10, 1979?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Shannon's last known location or activities that day?
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Lead #3What investigative leads or physical evidence, if any, were developed in the initial investigation?
Shannon Eileen Staal, a 36-year-old woman, disappeared on July 10, 1979, in Menifee Valley, Riverside County, California. Nearly five decades later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or resolution. Anyone with information about Shannon's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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NamUs case MP18174. Missing person: Shannon Eileen Staal.
Last known contact: 1979-07-10 in Menifee Valley, Riverside, CA. Circumstances: Shannon was last seen July 10, 1979 in Menifee Valley, Riverside County, CA.
Demographics: 36 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 125 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Riverside County Sheriff- Perris Station | F791920016 | 1979-07-11.
Timeline of Events
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1979-07-10
Last Known Contact
Shannon Eileen Staal was last seen on July 10, 1979 in Menifee Valley, Riverside County, California.
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1979-07-11
Case Reported
Case filed with Riverside County Sheriff - Perris Station (Case #F791920016).
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 1979
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 10, 1979
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9512101000
You can remain anonymous