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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40975) and 4 other sources
Katelyn Ramos, a 17-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen on December 26, 2016, in Hawthorne, California. She stood approximately 5'4" tall, weighed around 125 pounds, and had brown hair and eyes. At the time of her disappearance, Katelyn was reportedly wearing a gray jacket and black pants. There are concerns that she may have altered her appearance by dyeing her hair, possibly changing its color from brown to blonde.

Despite her case being listed in various missing persons databases, including NamUs, and public calls for assistance by the Hawthorne Police Department, very few details have emerged regarding her potential whereabouts or the circumstances leading up to her disappearance. Her family and law enforcement continue to seek public help in locating her. Katelyn’s case remains unsolved after several years, with minimal developments, underscoring the ongoing efforts to find answers.

If anyone has information about Katelyn’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Hawthorne Police Department. Given the lack of recent updates, the case has remained a priority for her family and local authorities, highlighting the need for continued attention.

Last Seen: Dec 26, 2016

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.

78%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 17 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%136 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 17 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163501
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%210–225 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel 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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