Henrietta Avila

Missing
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Henrietta Geck Cruz Avila, 17, went missing on August 10, 1960, from Long Beach, California. Her disappearance remains a mystery with few leads. Prior to going missing, Henrietta had dropped out of high school and married 24-year-old Merle Avila after a brief courtship in early 1960. The couple lived in Santa Ana, but just three months into the marriage, Merle claimed Henrietta packed her belongings and left him without any further contact. Her family reported her missing on August 1, after rece ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 10, 1960
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    Victim Details

    Jun 09, 2016

    Mar 11, 2024

    Henrietta

    Avila

    81

    17

    60 inches

    100 lbs

    Hispanic / Latino

    Female

    Aug 10, 1960

    Long Beach

    California

    Los Angeles County

    18424

    Santa Ana Police Department

    Santa Ana

    California

    Orange County

    92701

    Victoria Jurado

    Investigator

    60 Civic Center Plaza, California

    7142458665

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

    93-07468

    Santa Ana Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    No

    09/25/2024


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    I am wondering if anyone knows if there was a candlelight vigil held for Henrietta recently? I would... ...Read More
    09/09/2024
    Has anyone heard any recent updates on this case or is it possible that it has gone cold? It's conce... ...Read More
    04/17/2023
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