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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61360) and 2 other sources
Sandra Gutierrez, a 16-year-old girl, went missing on July 17, 2005, from Calexico, California. She was last seen in the All American Canal, which is located just south of the U.S./Mexico border, in Mexicali, Mexico. According to reports, Sandra was with a family friend at the time, who saw her drift into the deep part of the canal but was unable to help or locate her after that. Despite search efforts, she was never found.

At the time of her disappearance, Sandra was described as a Hispanic female, 5'4" tall, and weighing around 115 pounds. She had black hair and was with a trusted companion when she was last seen. Her family, friends, and authorities have continued to hope for answers, but as of now, her case remains unsolved. There is still an appeal for information from the public to help bring closure to her family.
Last Seen: Jul 17, 2005

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Holtville, California - unidentified case UP10342
Jane Doe — Holtville, California
UP10342 • Found Nov 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Alpine, California
UP107707 • Found Jun 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'4"
75%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 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
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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