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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28123) and 2 other sources
Kayja Richardson, 17, went missing from Los Angeles, California, on October 6, 2012. She was living in a group home at the time and informed the staff that she was going to a local skate park but never returned. Despite efforts to locate her, Kayja has not been seen or heard from since that day. Described as 5'7" and 120 pounds, Kayja was wearing a white sweater, blue jeans, and a black baseball hat at the time of her disappearance.

The circumstances surrounding Kayja's disappearance remain unclear, and no significant leads have surfaced since she went missing. Her case remains open, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Given her age at the time and the lack of subsequent contact, the possibility of her aging out of the foster system was also considered in discussions surrounding her case.
Last Seen: Oct 6, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 30–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray

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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