A body recovered in the Santa Cruz Mountains last month is that of Jeanne Burke, the 73-year-old woman who went missing in November, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a news release Saturday.
Jeanne Burke
Coverage of the search for Jeanne Burke, a Felton resident who went missing Nov. 18, 2025, and whose body was recovered two months later.
Body recovered in Santa Cruz Mountains during search for missing 73-year-old woman
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says a body was found in the Santa Cruz Mountains during the search for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke, who has been missing since late November.
One month later, sheriff’s office continues search for missing older woman Jeanne Burke
One month after 73-year-old Jeanne Burke was reported missing, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says deputies continue to search and follow up on tips related to her disappearance. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains active.
Sheriff’s office continues search for ‘at risk’ older woman in Santa Cruz Mountains
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke after she went missing from the Felton area on Nov. 18.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office continues search for missing at-risk older woman
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is intensifying its weeklong search for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke, an at-risk woman last seen near the Felton quarry and surrounding roads last Tuesday.
Search for ‘at risk’ 73-year-old woman missing in Santa Cruz Mountains enters third day
Santa Cruz County authorities are in their third day of searching for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke, who was last seen Tuesday afternoon near the Felton quarry and is considered “at risk” due to medical concerns.

