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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159969) and 1 other source
In the coastal city of Ventura, California, a young life was forever altered on September 18, 1991. On that day, 15-year-old Carolyn Velasquez, a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, was last seen. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are brief; reports indicate that she walked away from a group home with no known destination. At the time she went missing, she was described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Her hair was reportedly mid-back length. Distinctive features that might help identify her included two unknown tattoos on her left hand and another unknown tattoo on her left ankle. The case was reported to the Ventura Police Department on the same day she was last seen, marking the beginning of a long and unresolved absence.

The lack of a specified destination or any communication from Carolyn since she walked away from the group home has left her family and investigators with few leads to follow. The passage of time has not diminished the concern for her well-being, and her case remains open. The details of what she was wearing or if she had any personal belongings with her at the time of her disappearance have not been made public. The investigation has been handled by the Ventura Police Department, who have maintained her case file over the decades. The absence of concrete evidence or witnesses to her movements after leaving the group home has made the search for answers a significant challenge for law enforcement.

The disappearance of Carolyn Velasquez is a poignant case that highlights the vulnerability of youth in precarious situations. Having vanished from a group home, her case underscores the complexities and difficulties faced by some teenagers. With no updates on her whereabouts for many years, her story is one of uncertainty and a family's prolonged anguish. The overview of her case is a somber reminder of a young girl who went missing from Ventura in the early 1990s, leaving behind a mystery that continues to endure. The identifying tattoos on her hand and ankle remain key markers in the ongoing effort to find her and bring closure to her loved ones.

Last Seen: Sep 18, 1991

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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 — Bakersfield, California
UP61191 • Found Nov 13, 1995
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 80%110–120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3838
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3838 • Found Sep 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 15
Race 60%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 100%Est. 35–45 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Exeter, California - unidentified case UP52928
Jane Doe — Exeter, California
UP52928 • Found Mar 22, 1996
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%138 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California - unidentified case UP3673
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California
UP3673 • Found Aug 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 15 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 97%133 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 85%Est. 40–65 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 15 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Oceanside, California - unidentified case UP11738
Jane Doe — Oceanside, California
UP11738 • Found Aug 11, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 69%131 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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