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Sep 13, 2022
Sep 14, 2022
Candelaria
Caal Coc
17
15
53 inches
103 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the small town of Culpeper, Virginia, a family and community were left with unsettling questions following the disappearance of 15-year-old Candelaria Caal Coc on September 13, 2022. A Hispanic female with black, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes, Candelaria was a young woman whose absence created a void filled with concern. At the time she went missing, she was described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 103 pounds. The last time she was seen, she was wearing a black sweater and light blue jeans. Her disappearance occurred after she left her sponsor's residence, and her whereabouts since that day remain unknown. The circumstances surrounding her leaving have not been publicly detailed, adding to the mystery of her case. The disappearance of Candelaria is not an isolated incident in Culpeper, which has seen a troubling number of Hispanic teenagers vanish in recent years. Many of these missing teens, like Candelaria, are of Guatemalan descent. This pattern has caused growing alarm within the local community, as families grapple with the fear and uncertainty of their children's safety. In fact, on the very same day Candelaria went missing, another 15-year-old, Esdras Nehemias Sun Pop, also disappeared from a sponsor's residence in the area. The limited media coverage and the lack of significant public updates on these cases have compounded the distress for the families and the community. The investigation into Candelaria's disappearance is being handled by the Culpeper Police Department. However, there has been little information released to the public regarding any potential leads or whether her case is connected to the other missing teens in the area. The lack of information has left many to wonder about the circumstances that could lead to so many young people disappearing from a single small town. The case of Candelaria Caal Coc is a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by young people, particularly those in immigrant communities. It highlights a distressing trend in Culpeper and underscores the urgent need for answers and increased awareness to bring these missing children home. The overview of this case is one of many that paints a concerning picture of a community searching for its lost youth, with few answers and mounting fears.
Sep 13, 2022
Culpeper
Virginia
Culpeper County
22701
No
118264
Culpeper Police Department
Culpeper
Virginia
Culpeper County
22701
Norma McGuckin
Sergeant
740 Old Brandy Road, Virginia
5407277900
Local
Law Enforcement
2209-0115
2022-09-12
Culpeper Police Department
na
Black
Brown
Brown
06/14/2026
