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Joy Mercado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Van Nuys, California on Mar 12, 2015

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Victim Details

Jun 15, 2017

Sep 8, 2021

Joy

Mercado

26

15

64 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Mar 12, 2015

Van Nuys

California

Los Angeles County

91411

32934

Los Angeles Police Department

Van Nuys

California

,

150907500

Mar 13, 2015

Los Angeles Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38651) and 3 other sources
Joy Melody Mercado, 15 years old, was last seen on March 12, 2015, in Van Nuys, California. At the time of her disappearance, Joy was described as 5'4" tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a green and black flannel shirt and black leggings. Authorities have classified her case as an endangered runaway, suggesting that she may have left voluntarily, but very few details have emerged since her disappearance.

Despite the passage of time, Joy has not been located, and her case remains open. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them. This case continues to seek public attention to gather any potential leads that might help locate her.
Last Seen: Mar 12, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Joy Mercado | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP38651
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP54236
    Jane Doe — California
    UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 70%126 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 91%111 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
    UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 15 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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