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Karla Lopez-santos Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Sep 1, 2015

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Victim Details

Created

Mar 3, 2016

Case Added

Jan 4, 2024

First Name

Karla

Last Name

Lopez-santos

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

62 inches

Weight

115 lbs

Weight To

120 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Sep 1, 2015

City

Portland

State

Oregon

County

Multnomah County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

18073

Agency Name

Gresham Police Department

Agency City

Gresham

Agency State

Oregon

Agency County

Multnomah County

Agency Zip Code

97030

Agency Contact

Adam Wright

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1333 Northwest Eastman Parkway, Oregon

Agency Phone

5036182318

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://greshamoregon.gov/police-department/

Agency Case #

16-12482

Agency Report Date

Mar 2, 2016

Primary Agency

Gresham Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32766)

In the late summer of 2015, a young woman named Karla Lopez-Santos vanished, leaving her loved ones with unanswered questions. At 23 years old, Karla, a Hispanic and Caucasian female with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen on September 1, 2015. She was described as being between 5'0' and 5'2' tall and weighing between 115 and 120 pounds. The last known sighting of Karla was in the vicinity of an Albertsons grocery store in Battleground, Washington. However, her case is being handled by the Gresham Police Department in Oregon, and her last known location is also listed as Portland.

The circumstances surrounding Karla's disappearance remain unclear, and there is little public information available regarding the specifics of what led to her being reported missing. The case was officially created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on March 3, 2016, with the Gresham Police Department taking the lead on the investigation. A report was filed with the agency on March 2, 2016. The lack of detailed public information can be agonizing for the family and community of a missing person, creating a void that is often filled with worry and speculation.

The investigation into Karla Lopez-Santos's disappearance is ongoing. The Gresham Police Department is the primary contact for any information related to her case. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers, and her case remains a somber reminder of the many individuals who are still missing. The overview of this case is one of limited information, a last known sighting in one state with the investigation centered in another, and a family awaiting any news that might bring clarity to the disappearance of Karla Lopez-Santos.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 2015

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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.

85%Strong

Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon

UP105256 • Found Apr 24, 2023

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 100%3 mi away, same county

TimingFound 8 years after last seen

Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'2"

Weight 94%135 lb vs 115–120 lb

Hair 100%Black 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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Karla Lopez-santos Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Sep 1, 2015

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