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Joy Mercado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Van Nuys, California on Mar 12, 2015

Victim Details

Created

Jun 15, 2017

Case Added

Sep 8, 2021

First Name

Joy

Last Name

Mercado

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

64 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Mar 12, 2015

City

Van Nuys

State

California

County

Los Angeles County

Zip Code

91411

Agency ID

32934

Agency Name

Los Angeles Police Department

Agency City

Van Nuys

Agency State

California

Agency Address

Agency Case #

150907500

Agency Report Date

Mar 13, 2015

Primary Agency

Los Angeles Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 13, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38651) and 3 other sources

Joy Melody Mercado, 15 years old, was last seen on March 12, 2015, in Van Nuys, California. At the time of her disappearance, Joy was described as 5'4" tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a green and black flannel shirt and black leggings. Authorities have classified her case as an endangered runaway, suggesting that she may have left voluntarily, but very few details have emerged since her disappearance.

Despite the passage of time, Joy has not been located, and her case remains open. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them. This case continues to seek public attention to gather any potential leads that might help locate her.
Last Seen: Mar 12, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Joy Mercado | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

Missing Person / NamUs #MP38651

Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

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.

78%Possible

Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021

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Sex ✓Female

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing

Race 60%White

Location 99%14 mi away, same county

TimingFound 6 years after last seen

Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"

Weight 100%136 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

Jane Doe — California

UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 15 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 70%126 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"

Weight 91%111 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

Jane Doe — Cerritos, California

UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 15 when missing

Race 60%White

Location 94%31 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'4"

Hair 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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Joy Mercado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Van Nuys, California on Mar 12, 2015

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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