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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Female
Age 12-15
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jul 10, 2024

43702

1989-05285

Adolescent

12

15

46993

62 inches

64 inches

124 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Female

1974

1977

1989

May 25, 1989

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90014

No

1

7649

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

1989-05285

Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: patterned tattoo on front of right thigh, possibly an oval diamond pattern with the letters "p" "0-h" "s"

  • Clothing: She wore a bright blue t-shirt with the words "Somebody in California Loves Me," faded blue jeans, beige bra, green or white panties, white socks with read trim and black shoes.
  • Jewelry: Wrist bracelet having pendants, Necklace, Ring, Earrings LI0NS HEAD WM RING,WM RING W GRN ST0NE,HEART SHAPEYM RING,YM ID BRACLT,YM


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Case Description

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The decedent was found lying supine on the asphalt alleyway. Apparently had been dumped at this location. She was originally found on at aprpox. 0615 hours on 5/25/1989. The person who found the decedent stated that he had been at this location earlier (0300 hours) and the decedent was not there at that time.
Date Found: 1989-05-25

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP3979

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    77%Possible
    Angelica Longoria
    Angelica Longoria
    MP6308 • Missing since Nov 23, 1985 from El Monte, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–15 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'2"–5'4" vs 4'8"
    Weight 55%124 lb vs 95 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Barbara Burhans
    Barbara Burhans
    MP4529 • Missing since Mar 15, 1982 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–15 vs 8 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'0"
    Weight 72%124 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Henrietta Avila
    Henrietta Avila
    MP34024 • Missing since Aug 10, 1960 from Long Beach, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 77%Est. 12–15 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'0"
    Weight 72%124 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Maria Medina
    Maria Medina
    MP1290 • Missing since Mar 3, 1989 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 53%Est. 12–15 vs 19
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%124 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Michelle Hochman
    Michelle Hochman
    MP4560 • Missing since Oct 12, 1982 from Northridge, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–15 vs 15 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 79%124 lb vs 103 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 this case.

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