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Katherine Saleeby Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Jun 19, 2015

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Victim Details

Created

Aug 31, 2015

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

Katherine

Last Name

Saleeby

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

115 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Jun 19, 2015

City

Santa Ana

State

California

County

Orange County

Zip Code

92704

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Agency ID

17129

Agency Name

Santa Ana Police Department

Agency City

Santa Ana

Agency State

California

Agency County

Orange County

Agency Zip Code

92701

Agency Contact

Victoria Jurado

Contact Job Title

Investigator

Agency Address

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

Agency Phone

7142458665

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

Agency Case #

15-19642

Agency Report Date

Jul 31, 2015

Primary Agency

Santa Ana Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 6, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30034) and 3 other sources

Katherine Elaine Saleeby, a 24-year-old woman, was last seen on June 19, 2015, in Santa Ana, California. According to her family, it was highly unusual for Katherine not to stay in touch with her loved ones, particularly her mother, with whom she had regular contact. Her disappearance raised immediate concern, but despite efforts, she has not been heard from since that date.

Katherine is described as a white female, standing 5'6" tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds, with brown hair. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have emerged regarding her whereabouts. Authorities and her family continue to seek any information that could lead to her discovery. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Last Seen: Jun 19, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP30034 - Office of Justice Programs

A Homicide Spotlight - Disappearance of Katherine Elaine Saleeby

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

82%Moderate

Jane Doe — Cerritos, California

UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 99%13 mi away, same state

TimingFound 6 years after last seen

Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'6"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

81%Moderate

Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021

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Sex ✓Female

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 94%32 mi away, same state

TimingFound 6 years after last seen

Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"

Weight 83%136 lb vs 115 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

79%Possible

Jane Doe — Arleta, California

UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023

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Sex ✓Female

Age 74%Est. 35–50 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 90%47 mi away, same state

TimingFound 8 years after last seen

Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"

Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 115 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

78%Possible

Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 93%36 mi away, same state

TimingFound 11 years after last seen

Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"

Weight 0%210–225 lb vs 115 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown

75%Possible

Jane Doe — Calabasas, California

UP100704 • Found Jan 26, 2023

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Sex ✓Female

Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 89%52 mi away, same state

TimingFound 8 years after last seen

Height 75%4'8"–5'6" vs 5'6"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP68185 • Found Apr 9, 2020

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Sex ✓Female

Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 95%30 mi away, same state

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"

Weight 0%233 lb vs 115 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 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.

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Katherine Saleeby Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Jun 19, 2015

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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