Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Larisa Macriello missing person case profile photo

Larisa Macriello Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Jun 3, 2013

Victim Details

Apr 25, 2014

Jul 17, 2020

Larisa

Macriello

57

44

62 inches

63 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 3, 2013

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

15198

Miami-Dade Police Department

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33178

1701 NW 87th Avenue #100, Florida

3057153300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.miamidade.gov/police/

PD130618225181

Miami-Dade Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24358) and 5 other sources
Larisa Macriello, a 44-year-old woman, was last seen on June 3, 2013, in Miami, Florida. She left her home around 10:00 a.m. and was never heard from again. Originally from Panama, Larisa had moved to Miami in 2009 and worked as a massage therapist. Known to be private yet family-oriented, her sudden disappearance caused concern when her family couldn't reach her. Her brother reported her missing on June 18, 2013, after finding her car cleaned and noticing unusual bank withdrawals.

As the investigation progressed, it was revealed that Larisa had been in a relationship with John Paul Garcia, a married man with a criminal history. Evidence, including Garcia's use of her debit card and forensic findings in her car, implicated him in her disappearance. Although Larisa's body was never found, Garcia was convicted of second-degree murder and grand theft in 2015. Despite his conviction, Garcia has continued to appeal the case, and the mystery surrounding Larisa's final moments remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jun 3, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Larisa Dalghir Macriello - The Charley Project
  • Murder charge in case of long-missing Fla. woman - CBS News
  • 4766DFFL - Larisa D. Macriello - Doe Network
  • The Murder of Larissa Macriello by John Paul Garcia in Miami
  • Larissa Macriello was murdered by ex-lover John Paul Garcia but ...

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP65625
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP65625 • Found Feb 8, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 92%137 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP126729 • Found Nov 13, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 81%Est. 58–72 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 73%148 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue 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.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey folks, I'm curious about Larisa Macriello's case and the whole situation with John Paul Garcia.... ...Read More
    04/21/2024
    I've always found it odd how cases with so much evidence still leave us with lingering questions. In... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
    Has anyone else come across theories about Larisa's car? I was thinking about how it was found... ...Read More
    05/06/2023

    Other Missing Cases from Miami, Florida

    Kelly Branam missing person case in Miami, Florida

    Kelly Branam

    Missing: Sep 23, 2007
    On September 22, 2007, Kelly Branam, age 30, and her husband, Jake Branam, 27, departed from Miami ...Read More
    Maureen Sherman missing person case in Miami, Florida

    Maureen Sherman

    Missing: May 2, 1985
    Maureen Therese Sherman, a 47-year-old woman from Miami, Florida, went missing on May 2, 1985. She ...Read More
    Rose Hockenson missing person case in Miami, Florida

    Rose Hockenson

    Missing: Feb 14, 1971
    Rose Ann Hockenson, a 12-year-old girl, went missing on February 14, 1971, in Naranja, Miami-Dade ...Read More
    Silvia Pocora missing person case in Miami, Florida

    Silvia Pocora

    Missing: Dec 30, 2010
    Silvia Pocora was a 44‑year‑old woman who vanished from Miami, Florida, on December 30, 2010. Her ...Read More
    Yadira Cabrales Rivalta missing person case in Miami, Florida

    Yadira Cabrales Rivalta

    Missing: Jan 2, 2016
    Yadira Cabrales Rivalta, a 24-year-old woman, was reported missing on January 2, 2016, in Miami ...Read More
    Isabel Rodriguez missing person case in Miami, Florida

    Isabel Rodriguez

    Missing: Nov 13, 2001
    Isabel Rodriguez, a 39-year-old woman, was last seen in Miami, Florida, on November 13, 2001. That ...Read More
    Simorali Nieves missing person case in Miami, Florida

    Simorali Nieves

    Missing: May 1, 2016
    In the spring of 2016, a sense of concern rippled through a Miami, Florida community when a young ...Read More