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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36070) and 5 other sources
Amada Abundez, 35, was last seen on June 12, 2010, in San Juan Capistrano, California. That day, she was reportedly shopping at a Marshall's department store on Del Obispo Street, a routine trip from which she never returned. Since then, no one has heard from her, and her case remains unsolved. Authorities and her family have continued to search for answers, but few details have emerged regarding her disappearance.

Abundez is described as a Hispanic woman, standing 5'4" and weighing around 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She has several distinctive tattoos, including an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on her back, a flower on her lower left leg, and various initials and names on her forearms and neck. She may have used several aliases, including Amada Castaneda, Trinidad, and others, which has made tracking leads difficult.

Despite the lack of new developments, the case is still open with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, which continues to appeal to the public for any information that could help uncover what happened to Amada after she left the store that day in 2010. Investigators have encouraged anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to come forward, but her disappearance remains a mystery.

Last Seen: Jun 12, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Santa Clarita, California
UP11671 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 91%120 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 95%Est. 50–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 79%111 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Corona, California
UP16684 • Found Mar 27, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 78%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 84%115 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 81%Est. 50–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP92621
Jane Doe — San Diego, California
UP92621 • Found Apr 29, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%157 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 91%110–120 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Green 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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