Case Description
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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
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

93-07468

Santa Ana Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

09/25/2024


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Forum Posts (2)
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