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Sara Ray Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mission Viejo, California on Nov 28, 2020

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Victim Details

Nov 22, 2023

Apr 16, 2024

Sara

Ray

36

31

62 inches

67 inches

120 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Nov 28, 2020

Mission Viejo

California

Orange County

92691

No

132238

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

550 North Flower Street, California

7146477000

County

Law Enforcement

www.ocsd.org

21-002364

Jan 21, 2021

Orange County Sheriff's Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP112033) and 4 other sources
Sara Michelle Rose Ray, a 31-year-old woman from Mission Viejo, California, was last seen on November 28, 2020, in the 22000 block of Via Pimiento. Despite going missing in late November, Sara was not reported missing until January 2021. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as 5'4", 130 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and several distinctive tattoos, including a "Hello Kitty" tattoo on her left arm.

Sara's boyfriend, Kerwin Andrew Varela, became a suspect in the case. In October 2021, authorities issued an arrest warrant for him on charges of murder. He was eventually located and arrested in Florida in March 2022, then extradited back to California. Despite his arrest, Sara's body has never been found, and investigators have not disclosed a motive or cause of death. Varela is currently awaiting trial.
Last Seen: Nov 28, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Sara Michelle Rose Ray (Missing since Nov. 2020) : r/orangecounty
  • Woman missing from Mission Viejo, Investigators seek public's help
  • Sara Michelle Rose Ray - The Charley Project
  • Sara Michelle Rose Ray | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    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 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'7"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 87%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'7"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163501
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'7"
    Weight 0%210–225 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 77%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'2"–5'7"
    Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Calabasas, California - unidentified case UP100704
    Jane Doe — Calabasas, California
    UP100704 • Found Jan 26, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 75%4'8"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Adelanto, California
    UP87975 • Found Dec 18, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 76%Est. 40–65 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'2"–5'7"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 120–140 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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