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Yesenia Valencia Missing Person Case

Last seen in South Gate, California on May 31, 2006

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Victim Details

Aug 4, 2020

Aug 4, 2020

Yesenia

Valencia

34

14

60 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

May 31, 2006

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

No

90135

South Gate Police Department

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

Jacqueline Frausto-Ramirez

Court Liaison

8620 California Avenue, California

3235635400

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cityofsouthgate.org/233/Police

06-06594

May 31, 2006

South Gate Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72357) and 4 other sources
Yesenia Valencia, a 14-year-old from South Gate, California, was last seen on May 31, 2006. Prior to her disappearance, Yesenia had been talking about running away with her boyfriend, "Tony." On the day she went missing, she ran away from her mother's care and has not been seen since. Authorities believe that she may have left voluntarily, but her whereabouts remain unknown.

Yesenia is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 feet tall and weighed around 160 pounds. She also has a surgery scar on her left forearm and suffered from acne. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unresolved, and law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: May 31, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP72357 | NamUs
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist
  • Doe Network Identified
  • Complete AMW Episode Guide - 2005

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP54236
    Jane Doe — California
    UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 54%111 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    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 14 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"
    Weight 90%136 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%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 55%Est. 35–45 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
    Weight 95%125–140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 59%Est. 40–65 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'0"
    Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 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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