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Marta Michel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jan 19, 2013

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Victim Details

May 10, 2013

Mar 7, 2024

Marta

Michel

62

49

59 inches

60 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Jan 19, 2013

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

13532

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

131305098

Jan 20, 2013

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20244) and 9 other sources
Marta Alicia Michel, aged 49, was last seen on January 19, 2013, at a bus stop in the 2800 block of Maple Street in Los Angeles, California. Earlier that evening, she had left the Casa India Restaurant at 4th and Broadway around 10 p.m. and was spotted waiting for a bus around midnight. Marta, a mother of three, never returned home and has not been heard from since.

Her disappearance was troubling for her family, who initially believed Marta worked part-time at the restaurant, only to later discover she had never been employed there but was a frequent customer. Marta was not carrying identification at the time, and she did not own a cellphone, making her difficult to trace. She was suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure, and it was confirmed she did not have her required medication with her. Her family strongly suspects foul play, as it was completely uncharacteristic of Marta to leave without any warning or contact.

Marta is described as 4'11" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She also has a limp due to a swollen knee, a split left earlobe, and a dark mole on her left hand. She might have used the aliases Sonia Escobar or Sonia Michel. Despite extensive efforts by her family and authorities, her case remains unsolved, and little information has surfaced regarding her whereabouts.

Her family continues to search for answers, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
Last Seen: Jan 19, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Missing Marta Michel - Facebook">Missing Marta Michel - Facebook
  • Marta Michel | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Marta Alicia Michel - The Charley Project
  • Mystery Involving Missing Mom Widens - CBS Los Angeles
  • Family of Missing Woman Seeks Help to Find Her - NBC Los Angeles
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP20244 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Marta Michel went missing on... - California Lostnmissing - Facebook
  • Family Asks For Help Finding 49-Year-Old Mother Of Three Who ...
  • LAPD asks for help to find missing woman | 6abc Philadelphia

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 65%Est. 35–45 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 4'11"–5'0"
    Weight 95%125–140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP89562
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California
    UP89562 • Found Dec 3, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 89%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 4'11"–5'0"
    Weight 53%90–110 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 4'11"–5'0"
    Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'5" vs 4'11"–5'0"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 4'11"–5'0"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — USA/Mexico Border, California - unidentified case UP90410
    Jane Doe — USA/Mexico Border, California
    UP90410 • Found Feb 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%4'9" vs 4'11"–5'0"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP59708
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59708 • Found Aug 24, 2019
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 4'11"–5'0"
    Weight 83%110–130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black

    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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