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Samara Espinoza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Desert Hot Springs, California on May 2, 2007

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Victim Details

Oct 29, 2020

Dec 20, 2023

Samara

Espinoza

36

17

61 inches

110 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

May 2, 2007

Desert Hot Springs

California

Riverside County

92240

No

93938

Desert Hot Springs Police Department

Desert Hot Springs

California

Riverside County

92240

65950 Pierson Boulevard, California

7603292904

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofdhs.org/police-department

0718-66

Desert Hot Springs Police Department

8522

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP75157) and 2 other sources
Samara Jezzabel Espinoza, a 17-year-old girl, was last seen on May 2, 2007, outside her residence in Desert Hot Springs, California. On the day of her disappearance, she was speaking with a neighbor, and it is believed that she may have left in a green Ford Thunderbird. At the time, Samara was described as standing 5'1", weighing approximately 110 pounds, with blonde or strawberry-colored hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes.

Despite ongoing efforts to locate her, Samara has not been seen since. Investigators continue to seek any information related to her disappearance, which remains unresolved. Anyone with knowledge of her case is urged to contact local authorities to help bring her family answers.

This case remains an active missing person investigation, with authorities relying on public tips and available records to pursue any leads.
Last Seen: May 2, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP75157 | NamUs
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP54236
    Jane Doe — California
    UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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