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Maria Laureano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Garden Grove, California on Jan 1, 1989

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Victim Details

May 8, 2019

Nov 30, 2023

Maria

Laureano

60

23

63 inches

175 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Jan 1, 1989

Garden Grove

California

Orange County

No

50390

Garden Grove Police Department

Garden Grove

California

Orange County

92840

11301 Acacia Pkwy, California

7147415704

Local

Law Enforcement

https://ggcity.org/police

19022236

Garden Grove Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57188) and 1 other source
Maria Guadalupe Laureano, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen on January 1, 1989, in Garden Grove, California. Despite extensive efforts, there are few details available regarding her disappearance. She was reported missing under mysterious circumstances, and her case has remained unsolved for decades.

Maria’s family has been searching for answers, but her disappearance remains a cold case. There have been attempts to connect her case with other missing persons, but no significant leads have emerged. Over the years, the authorities have continued to investigate, hoping to uncover new information that could shed light on what happened to her.

Anyone with knowledge about Maria’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Garden Grove Police Department to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1989

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Garden Grove, California - unidentified case UP7673
    Jane Doe — Garden Grove, California
    UP7673 • Found Oct 4, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 97%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%179 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3838
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3838 • Found Sep 11, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    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 100%Est. 35–45 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 80%125–140 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Oceanside, California - unidentified case UP11738
    Jane Doe — Oceanside, California
    UP11738 • Found Aug 11, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 83%143 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — La Puente, California
    UP3590 • Found Sep 25, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%4'9"–5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 50%119 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61191 • Found Nov 13, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 70%126 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 52%110–120 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 23 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 91%140–150 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Campo, California - unidentified case UP93595
    Jane Doe — Campo, California
    UP93595 • Found Jan 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 82%142 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3145
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3145 • Found Dec 30, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 23 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%173 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California - unidentified case UP3673
    Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California
    UP3673 • Found Aug 7, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 23 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 72%133 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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