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Valerie Zapata Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 2, 2019

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Victim Details

Created

Sep 4, 2019

Case Added

Aug 12, 2020

First Name

Valerie

Last Name

Zapata

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Weight

110 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Sep 2, 2019

City

Los Angeles

State

California

County

Los Angeles County

Zip Code

90031

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Agency ID

61096

Agency Name

Los Angeles Police Department- Hollenbeck Division

Agency City

Los Angeles

Agency State

California

Agency County

Los Angeles County

Agency Zip Code

90033

Agency Contact

Alonso Ramirez

Contact Job Title

Police Officer

Agency Address

2111 East 1st Street, California

Agency Phone

3233424100

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.lapdonline.org/hollenbeck_community_police_station

Agency Case #

190414086

Agency Report Date

Sep 4, 2019

Primary Agency

Los Angeles Police Department- Hollenbeck Division

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 3, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59845) and 3 other sources

Valerie Zapata, a 15-year-old girl, was last seen on September 2, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Very little information is available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance. She was listed in national missing persons databases like NamUs, but no further updates have been provided by authorities or family members since her disappearance. Her case remains open, and law enforcement agencies are still encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Valerie's case has garnered attention from platforms aimed at helping solve missing persons cases, and the Los Angeles Police Department remains the point of contact for any leads. If you have any relevant information, you're encouraged to reach out to law enforcement or use the available tip lines.
Last Seen: Sep 2, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP59845

Valerie Zapata | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov

Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Cerritos, California

UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021

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Sex ✓Female

Age 90%Est. 18–25 vs 15 when missing

Race 60%White

Location 98%17 mi away, same county

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021

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Sex ✓Female

Age 63%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing

Race 60%White

Location 100%2 mi away, same county

TimingFound 22 months after last seen

Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"

Weight 73%136 lb vs 110 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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Valerie Zapata Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 2, 2019

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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