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Apr 10, 2023
May 17, 2024
Horlandina
Perez Lopez
18
16
54 inches
110 lbs
120 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
In the town of Culpeper, Virginia, a sense of concern arose for 16-year-old Horlandina Gabrielita Perez Lopez and her infant son. The young mother and her 10-month-old child, Jonathan, were last seen on October 1, 2022, at the residence of her aunt, who was also her sponsor. Horlandina was described as a Hispanic female with long black hair and brown eyes. When she left her aunt's home, she reportedly took most of her and her baby's personal belongings with her. At the time of her departure, it was believed she did not have a cell phone or any other means of communication. The circumstances surrounding Horlandina's disappearance were complicated by a significant delay in reporting her missing. Her aunt was not aware that she needed to inform law enforcement about her niece's absence, which led to a delay in the official investigation. This case was part of a larger, troubling pattern in the Culpeper area, where a number of unaccompanied migrant juveniles, many from Guatemala, had been reported as runaways after being placed with sponsors. Authorities noted that many of these young people leave to find work to send money back to their families. The Culpeper Police Department was actively investigating these cases, and there was a possibility that Horlandina and her son may have traveled to Alabama. Ultimately, the search for Horlandina and her son came to a positive conclusion, as they were located and are no longer considered missing. While the specific details of their recovery have not been made widely public, the resolution brought an end to a period of uncertainty. The case of Horlandina Perez Lopez highlights the vulnerabilities faced by young, unaccompanied migrants and the complexities involved when they go missing. Her story, from her departure with her infant son to being safely located, is one of many that have drawn attention to the welfare of migrant teens in the region.
Oct 01, 2022
Culpeper
Virginia
Culpeper County
Culpeper
No
124445
Culpeper Police Department
Culpeper
Virginia
Culpeper County
22701
Norma McGuckin
Sergeant
740 Old Brandy Road, Virginia
5407277900
Local
Law Enforcement
2304-0046
2023-04-06
Culpeper Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/15/2026
