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Marissa Medina Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 26, 2016

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Victim Details

Dec 29, 2016

Aug 10, 2017

Marissa

Medina

24

14

63 inches

100 lbs

102 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Oct 26, 2016

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90028

19216

Los Angeles Police Department

Los Angeles

California

,

DR# 1606-22677

Oct 28, 2016

Los Angeles Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36586) and 5 other sources
Marissa Medina, a 14-year-old girl, was last seen on October 26, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. Little information is publicly available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance, but her case remains open. At the time of her disappearance, Marissa's case was classified as a missing person investigation. She has not been located, and her current whereabouts are unknown.

Efforts to find her have continued, and authorities are seeking any information that might assist in resolving her case. If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact local law enforcement. Marissa's case has been registered in national missing person databases such as NamUs.
Last Seen: Oct 26, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP36586
  • Marissa Medina | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Marissa Medina | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Moses Castillo | @valenzuela_girl @riversidecountysheriff ...
  • Marissa Medina - Facebook

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    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 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 100–102 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
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%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 84%Est. 20–40 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 46%136 lb vs 100–102 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 the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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