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Missing
#156445

Dorene Ponka

Sex

Female

Age

61

Race

White / Caucasian

Height

5′ 6″

Weight

170 lbs

Last Seen

Mar 6, 2026

Location

Roseville, Michigan

Media

No media attached to this case.

Matches

(4 ranked)

LOW
Unidentified

#158123

UP158123

📍 ~1,990 mi

35 days elapsed

  • Age ranges overlap

  • Hair color matches

Condition: Recognizable face

Weak SignalHIGH Data Reliability

Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.

This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.

Geographic Analysis

Significant distance

Cases are approximately 1,990 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.

Timeline Analysis

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Timeline is plausible

Remains were discovered 5 weeks after the disappearance. Fresh remains indicate a short post-mortem interval. This is at the outer plausible range for fresh remains.

Physical Analysis

Most physical descriptors consistent

3 of 5 comparable attributes align. Consistent: height, age, hair color. Inconsistent: weight, eye color.

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Missing Person

Roseville, Michigan

Mar 6, 2026

Unidentified Remains

Los Angeles, California

Apr 10, 2026

1,990 miles apart

Notable Concerns

  • Height difference is notable: 5 in
  • Race/ethnicity does not match
  • Weights differ by 50 lbs (threshold: 22 lbs)
  • Eye color does not match
  • Fresh remains found 1990 miles away — highly implausible given condition

Base Case

Physical Description

Sex

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

Age

61

Height

5′ 6″

Weight

170 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Hazel

Clothing

Unknown color jeans and t-shirt., eyeglasses

Timeline

Last Seen

Mar 6, 2026

Reported

Mar 8, 2026

Locations

Last Seen

Roseville, Michigan

Narrative

Dorene Ponka has been missing since March 6, 2026. Dorene lives with her daughter and stated she was leaving the house to go see family members. She has turned off both her phones and has had no known contact with anyone.

Matched Case

Physical Description

Sex

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

Age

40–65

Height

5′ 1″

Weight

120 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

Clothing

Two math composition books (with high school math notes) dated 2024 and belonging to “Oscar Garcia” Small pink axolotl plush doll One house key (not on a keychain), Black hooded sweatshirt – “Nike” size M Blue/White jacket with floral pattern – “Covington” Blue/White blouse with floral pattern – “GAP” size M Red Shirt – “Hollister” size S Blue Jean stretchy pants – “Bamboo” size 3 Gray stretchy athletic shorts – size M Beige/Black Bikini underwear with floral pattern, Y/M ring with clear stone Y/M bracelet Y/M tie clip with clear stone Green metal bracelet

Condition

Recognizable face

Timeline

Date Found

Apr 10, 2026

Locations

Found

Los Angeles, California

Narrative

The decedent was attempting to cross a street at the intersection of Western Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles on 4/10/2026 at 0515 hours when she was struck by a vehicle. 911 was called and paramedics transported the decedent by ambulance a local hospital where she was pronounced dead upon arrival at 0542 hours on 4/10/2026.