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Adelaida Vargas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Jan 31, 1980

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Victim Details

Jan 31, 2012

Jan 25, 2024

Adelaida

Vargas

89

43

63 inches

68 inches

120 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 31, 1980

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33155

No

11314

Miami-Dade Police Department

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33178

Suzanne Gowdie

Police Detective

1701 NW 87th Avenue #100, Florida

3057153300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.miamidade.gov/police/

PD060215082509

Mar 19, 1980

Miami-Dade Police Department

Sandy

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13785) and 4 other sources
Adelaida Vargas, a 43-year-old woman, disappeared from Miami, Florida, on January 31, 1980. On the day of her disappearance, Adelaida called her daughter in a state of hysteria, warning her that the family was in danger. Shortly after, she left her residence and was never seen again. Adelaida did not take any personal belongings with her, and no clues have surfaced regarding her whereabouts since.

Originally from Cuba, Adelaida emigrated to the United States when she was 22. At the time she went missing, she was wearing a black blouse, a rust-colored jacket, green slacks, rust-colored wooden shoes, and a Cartier watch. She was also known by the nicknames "Lala" and "Lalin" and had scars behind her ears from plastic surgery.

Despite efforts to solve her case, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Authorities have kept the case open, but no significant developments have been made. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.
Last Seen: Jan 31, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Adelaida R. Vargas - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13785 | NamUs
  • Lala Vargas | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Adelaida R. Vargas-missing from Miami

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP16374
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP16374 • Found Jan 9, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Physical features: Scar: surgery
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Miami Beach, Florida
    UP1143 • Found Mar 23, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 33–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–140 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1113
    Jane Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
    UP1113 • Found Apr 5, 1996
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 98%106 lb vs 120–140 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1161
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP1161 • Found May 17, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP16832 • Found Dec 22, 1981
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6153 • Found Mar 16, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP1136 • Found Oct 24, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 74%90 lb vs 120–140 lb
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP429
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP429 • Found Jul 20, 2004
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP126729 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 44 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP65625
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP65625 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 40 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 120–140 lb
    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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