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Jul 08, 2021
Jan 28, 2022
Ingrid
Pana - Gualna
18
15
59 inches
64 inches
112 lbs
120 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
In the small town of Culpeper, Virginia, a concerning situation unfolded on July 5, 2021, when 15-year-old Ingrid Ceferina Pana-Gualna vanished. A Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes, Ingrid was a young member of the community whose sudden absence left many questions unanswered. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being between 4'11" and 5'4" tall and weighing between 112 and 120 pounds. The circumstances surrounding her leaving were sparse; it was simply stated that she left a residence and her whereabouts became unknown. One of the few details released about her last moments in Culpeper was that she was possibly wearing small gold hoop earrings. The investigation into Ingrid's disappearance suggested she may not have been alone when she left. Reports indicated she might have been in the company of a Hispanic male named "Henry." There was also speculation that she might have intended to travel to Texas to be with a boyfriend. These leads, however, did not immediately result in her being found, and her case was added to a growing list of missing teenagers from the Culpeper area, a trend that has caused significant concern within the community. Many of the missing teens, like Ingrid, were of Guatemalan descent, raising alarms about the vulnerability of this specific group of young people. The case of Ingrid Pana-Gualna is a poignant example of a larger, troubling pattern of disappearances in the region. Since July 2021, a significant number of teenagers, primarily of Hispanic descent and many of them recent migrants from Guatemala, have been reported missing from Culpeper and the surrounding county. This string of disappearances has highlighted the potential risks faced by unaccompanied minors who are placed in new and unfamiliar environments. While some of the missing teens from the area have been located, Ingrid's case, along with many others, has drawn attention to the need for greater awareness and resources to protect at-risk youth. The overview of her case reflects a heart-wrenching story of a young girl who vanished, leaving her loved ones and the wider community to hope for her safe return.
Jul 05, 2021
Culpeper
Virginia
Culpeper County
22701
No
105587
Culpeper Police Department
Culpeper
Virginia
Culpeper County
22701
740 Old Brandy Road, Virginia
5407277900
Local
Law Enforcement
2107-0038
2021-07-06
Culpeper Police Department
na
Black
Brown
Brown
06/23/2026
