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Erika Alvarez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Union City, New Jersey on Apr 26, 2016

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Victim Details

Jul 12, 2016

Nov 5, 2019

Erika

Alvarez

25

15

63 inches

66 inches

110 lbs

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 26, 2016

Union City

New Jersey

Hudson County

07087

18529

Union City Police Department

Union City

New Jersey

Hudson County

07087

Rosa Pardilla

Detective

3715 Palisade Avenue, New Jersey

2013485790

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ucnj.com/Departments/police/

16055545

Union City Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34369) and 3 other sources
In the spring of 2016, a then 15-year-old girl named Erika C. Alvarez vanished from Union City, a densely populated city in Hudson County, New Jersey. The exact date of her disappearance is recorded as April 26, 2016. At the time she went missing, Erika was described as a White/Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes. Her height was estimated to be between five feet three inches and five feet six inches, and her weight was between 110 and 120 pounds. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and there is little public information available regarding what she was doing or who she was with on the day she was last seen.

The investigation into Erika's disappearance was initiated by the Union City Police Department. Her case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP34369, a national database that serves as a resource for law enforcement, medical examiners, and families of missing persons. Additionally, her case is registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. These listings aim to generate leads and share information across jurisdictions to aid in locating missing individuals. Despite these efforts, years have passed without a resolution.

The lack of significant public developments in Erika Alvarez's case has left her family and community with unanswered questions. The initial reports and subsequent entries in national databases provide the basic details of her disappearance, but the narrative of what happened to her remains incomplete. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, and the enduring uncertainty their loved ones face. The investigation, while ongoing, has not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest, and the trail has grown cold over time, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew and cared for Erika.
Last Seen: Apr 26, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP34369 | NamUs
  • Erika Alvarez | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • CRITICAL MISSING: 16-year-old girl from Southeast, DC | wusa9.com

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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 — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP107089
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP107089 • Found Aug 10, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 0%202 lb vs 110–120 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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