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Wendy Abrams-Nishikai

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This individual was recently confirmed to have been identified. Some details may change as more information is released publicly.

Wendy Jamie Abrams-Nishikai (born January 15, 1968) was a young woman found deceased at the bottom of an embankment along a road in the Sierra Foothills in Colfax, California in 1990.

She was identified in 2025.

Case[]

Abrams-Nishikai was last seen alive in Berkeley on Halloween night, 1989. At the time of her disappearance, she was a student at UC-Berkeley and had a young daughter. She was described as extroverted and usually in high spirits.

She was officially identified through genetic genealogy in January 2025, after a potential match came to light with her mother. Police had previously received tips that the remains were hers, based on her distinctive chest tattoo.

Abrams-Nishikai had no known links to Placer County, California. It would also have been out of character for her to voluntarily go missing; investigators have stated they believe foul play was involved in her disappearance and death.

Characteristics[]

  • Short-to-medium length reddish-dark brown hair.
  • Medium to heavy build.
  • Three piercings in her left ear.
  • Green tattoo of a Christian-type cross on her chest.
  • Scar on the right side of her chest.
  • May have had a cyst removal surgery or injury on tailbone.
  • Possibly insulin-dependent.

Clothing and accessories[]

  • Blue hiking shorts with pockets.
  • White tank-top, size L.
  • White socks.
  • Black and white L.A. Gear sneakers with black and white laces, size 4.
  • 17-inch freshwater pearl necklace with 14K gold clasp.
  • Gold earring.
  • Green earring.
  • Silver earring.
  • Two Mother of Pearl rings, size 5.
  • Insulin-type syringes.

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