Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32349) and 5 other sources
Rosa Maria Marquez, a 31-year-old woman from Bell Gardens, California, disappeared on September 13, 1983, under mysterious circumstances. That night, she put her two daughters, aged five and three, to bed, but by the morning, Rosa was gone, leaving her children alone in the house. She was never heard from again.

At the time of her disappearance, Rosa was in the process of separating from her husband, who later claimed she had run off with another man. However, Rosa's daughters, who were raised by their grandmother after their father left for Mexico shortly after Rosa vanished, believe that their father may have been involved in their mother’s disappearance. He passed away in 2007, but the case remains unsolved.

Rosa was described as being 5 feet tall, weighing about 120 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. She wore eyeglasses and was known by her maiden name, Carrion. Despite the time that has passed, her family continues to seek answers, and authorities have kept the case open, encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Sep 13, 1983

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — La Puente, California
UP3590 • Found Sep 25, 1995
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%4'9"–5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%119 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP89562
Jane Doe — Pacoima, California
UP89562 • Found Dec 3, 2021
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%90–110 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP60120 • Found Sep 8, 1987
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%109 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 95%100–105 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP4200 • Found Jun 20, 1985
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4042 • Found Jun 10, 1988
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 93%104 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP4117 • Found Jul 21, 1987
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–33 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP4178
Jane Doe — Sylmar, California
UP4178 • Found Feb 15, 1986
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%108 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — California
UP4209 • Found Jan 26, 1985
View case
Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%118 lb vs 120 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.