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Maria Kuroda, aged 48, was last seen on January 5, 2016, in Seattle, Washington. Her family reported her missing after she stopped contacting her sister and her sons, which was unusual for her. Little information has been made available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance, and no major updates or developments have been reported since that time.

Efforts to find Maria have included entries in missing persons databases such as NamUs, but her case remains unsolved. Investigator ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 05, 2016

Victim Details

Feb 10, 2017

May 25, 2023

Maria

Kuroda

56

48

60 inches

65 inches

90 lbs

110 lbs

Asian

Female

In the winter of 2016, a 48-year-old woman named Maria Teresamelinda Kuroda, also known to some as "Toni," vanished from Seattle, Washington. She was last seen on January 5th of that year. The silence that followed her last known contact was uncharacteristic, prompting her sister to report her missing. The family grew deeply concerned as time passed with no word from Maria, who had also ceased all communication with her sons. This abrupt and unexplained halt in contact was the first indication that something was wrong, setting in motion a search for answers that would stretch on for years. The investigation into Maria's disappearance was taken up by the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division. Despite their efforts, very little information regarding the specific circumstances of her disappearance has been made public. Investigators have encouraged anyone with information to come forward, but the case has seen no significant developments or major updates since it was first opened. This lack of new leads has left both her family and law enforcement with a painful and unresolved situation. Maria is described as an Asian female, standing between 5'0" and 5'5" tall, and weighing between 90 and 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers in Maria Kuroda's case. Her disappearance remains an open and active investigation, a testament to the enduring efforts of law enforcement and the unwavering hope of her loved ones. Various missing persons databases, including NamUs, have featured her case in the hopes of generating new leads that might shed light on her whereabouts. The central mystery of what happened to Maria after she was last seen in Seattle continues to be a source of anguish for her family, who still await any information that might bring them closure. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a void of uncertainty and a community searching for answers.

Jan 05, 2016

Seattle

Washington

King County

98158

No

33180

United States Army Criminal Investigation Command

Quantico

Virginia

Prince William County

22134

Randy Rohler

Special Agent

27130 Telegraph Road, Virginia

5713054351

Federal

Law Enforcement

00012-2017-CID838-001283

United States Army Criminal Investigation Command

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/15/2026


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