Independent Detective Case File

Selena Marie Edon

Missing

San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA

Case Number #72
Date of Incident October 1, 1990
Age 29 DOB: 03/17/1962 Approx. age today: 64
Type of Case Missing
Case Entry March 2, 2026
Last Updated July 20, 2026
Overview


After rehabilitating with her family in San Diego, Edon returned to San Francisco in May 1990 hoping familiar surroundings would help her recovery. She maintained periodic phone contact with her mother, Clarissa Edon, through late 1991.

In October 1990 (or possibly October 1991, based on some reports), she called her mother and said she would be leaving for a while and that her family shouldn’t worry if they didn’t hear from her again within a month or two. That was the last confirmed conversation her family had with her.

On October 28, 1991, Edon was last seen in a hospital in San Francisco. In the months that followed, private investigators hired by her family reported unconfirmed sightings in the Tenderloin district of the city, but none led to a confirmed sighting or recovery.


The Unresolved Disappearance of Selena Marie Edon

Selena Marie Edon, a once-vibrant young woman from San Francisco, California, vanished under mysterious circumstances in the early 1990s. Despite decades passing and numerous tips from the public, her disappearance remains classified as a missing persons case with no confirmed resolution.

Who Was Selena Marie Edon?

Born on March 17, 1962, Selena was known for her independence and resilience. She graduated from high school in 1980, where she served as student body president, later briefly served in the U.S. Air Force, and became a journeyman construction worker in San Francisco. She was described as a Black female, approximately 5′ 7″ tall, weighing about 110 lbs, with a nose ring and a limp — the result of a significant past injury.

The Accident That Changed Everything

On November 29, 1989, Edon’s motorcycle collided with a truck in San Francisco. The crash was severe: she was thrown from the bike and rushed to the hospital without identification, listed initially as a “Jane Doe.” She remained in a coma for six weeks, suffering brain trauma, a permanently damaged left eye, a crushed left thigh, and ongoing headaches.

While she gradually improved physically, her cognitive health deteriorated — she experienced memory loss and confusion. Her family described episodes where she could not recall conversations minutes after they occurred, indicating the lasting effects of her brain injury.

The Last Known Contact

After rehabilitating with her family in San Diego, Edon returned to San Francisco in May 1990 hoping familiar surroundings would help her recovery. She maintained periodic phone contact with her mother, Clarissa Edon, through late 1991.

In October 1990 (or possibly October 1991, based on some reports), she called her mother and said she would be leaving for a while and that her family shouldn’t worry if they didn’t hear from her again within a month or two. That was the last confirmed conversation her family had with her.

On October 28, 1991, Edon was last seen in a hospital in San Francisco. In the months that followed, private investigators hired by her family reported unconfirmed sightings in the Tenderloin district of the city, but none led to a confirmed sighting or recovery.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Interest

Edon’s case remains listed in multiple missing persons databases, including NamUs (#MP28262) and The Doe Network, which catalogs unresolved disappearances and unidentified person cases.

Law enforcement still considers Selena missing, and the San Francisco Police Department is the primary contact agency. Over the years, several unsolved mysteries and missing-person forums have speculated that she might still be alive — possibly suffering from long-term memory issues or living under an assumed identity — but no official confirmation has been made.

Unlike many cold cases that eventually yield forensic leads or familial closure, Edon’s disappearance remains largely unresolved more than three decades after her last confirmed sighting — a reminder of the thousands of missing adults whose stories remain unfinished.
Current Status

As of the most recent public records, Selena Marie Edon remains missing. Her case is periodically revisited by cold case enthusiasts and continues to be searchable in major missing persons registries. Investigators encourage anyone with credible information to contact the San Francisco Police Department — the official reporting agency on her disappearance.

While the world has seen many cold cases solved through new forensic techniques and public assistance, Edon’s disappearance is still unresolved, leaving family, friends, and true crime researchers with unanswered questions decades later.

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Selena Marie Edon has been missing since October 1990 after she was last seen in San Francisco, California. She was 29 years old at the time of her disappearance, and her case remains unsolved more than three decades later.

Selena was a strong and independent woman who lived life boldly. She was a United States Air Force veteran, a construction worker, and a teamster who was never afraid of hard work or long roads. Those who knew her remember her as resilient, determined, and proud of her accomplishments.

Her life changed dramatically on November 29, 1989, when she was involved in a devastating motorcycle crash in San Francisco. The accident left her critically injured and unconscious. For nearly a week, Selena remained unidentified in the hospital as a Jane Doe. Although she survived, the crash caused lasting brain trauma and memory loss that permanently altered her life.

After her release from the hospital, Selena returned to San Diego to recover. Despite her injuries, she felt drawn back to San Francisco, the city she loved. In May 1990, she returned there in hopes of rebuilding her life.

By October 1990, Selena’s family stopped hearing from her. As concern grew, a private investigator later discovered that Selena had been seen in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco, an area known for heavy foot traffic and increased risk. After that sighting, she vanished completely.

There have been no confirmed sightings or communication from Selena since that time. Her disappearance has left her family with decades of unanswered questions and heartbreak, wondering what happened to a woman who survived immense trauma only to disappear without a trace.

At the time she went missing, Selena was described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds. She is a biracial Black and white female with brown hair and brown eyes. Her left eye was permanently damaged due to a prior injury, making it a significant identifying feature.

Selena’s case is considered a cold case, but her family continues to hope for answers. They believe someone may still hold information that could help explain what happened to her and finally bring closure.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Selena Marie Edon is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department at 415-553-0123.

Selena’s life mattered. Her strength carried her through unimaginable circumstances, and she deserves to be found and remembered.

Agency / ReferenceContact
San Francisco Police Department – SVU – Missing415-553-0123
Agency E-mail: SFPDMissingPersonsUnit@sfgov.org
Agency Case Number: 921367343
NamUs#:28262
NCIC Case Number: M587930614
DateEvent
March 17, 1962Selena Marie Edon is born.
November 29, 1989Edon is severely injured in a motorcycle accident in San Francisco.
Late 1989 – Early 1990She spends six weeks in a coma and begins physical rehabilitation.
May 1990Edon returns to San Francisco to live on her own.
October 1990 – October 1991She makes her last phone call to her mother, indicating she’s leaving town.
October 28, 1991Last confirmed sighting: Edon is seen at a hospital in San Francisco.
Post-1991Unconfirmed sightings reported; case continues to be classified as a missing person investigation.

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San Francisco, California

On October 1, 1990

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