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Vilet Torrez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miramar, Florida on Mar 31, 2012

Victim Details

Nov 1, 2013

Nov 12, 2020

Vilet

Torrez

52

38

60 inches

64 inches

125 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 31, 2012

Miramar

Florida

Broward County

33027

14469

Miramar PD

Miramar

Florida

,

12-04-00241

Apr 2, 2012

Miramar PD

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22549) and 7 other sources
Vilet Patricia Torrez, a 38-year-old woman, was reported missing on March 31, 2012, from Miramar, Florida. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are particularly concerning, especially given her tumultuous relationship with her estranged husband, Cid Torrez. Vilet was last seen on surveillance footage driving her Toyota Sienna minivan into her gated community early that morning, but there is no recorded evidence of her leaving afterward.

On the day she disappeared, Vilet had spent the night with a friend. Her last known actions included two phone calls to Cid, which he later denied receiving. When she failed to show up for work that day, her family reported her missing, leading to an investigation that soon focused on Cid. His behavior raised suspicions, as he had a history of controlling behavior and jealousy, and there were signs of domestic violence in their relationship​(
Charley Project
)​(
WSVN 7News
).

The investigation turned more serious when cadaver dogs detected the scent of human remains in Cid's vehicle, leading to his arrest for murder. In 2017, he was convicted of second-degree murder despite Vilet's body never being found. The jury deliberated for eight hours, concluding that the evidence presented, including disturbing statements made by Cid regarding Vilet, was sufficient for the conviction​(
Charley Project
)​(
WSVN 7News
). Vilet left behind three children, and her case remains a tragic reminder of domestic violence and unresolved disappearances.
Last Seen: Mar 31, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Cid Torrez Found Guilty in 2012 Murder of Missing Miramar Wife
  • Vilet Torrez news - Today's latest updates - CBS Miami
  • Husband of Missing Miramar Woman Vilet Torrez Arrested, Charged ...
  • Family Of Missing Miramar Woman Outraged Over Custody Decision
  • Vilet Patricia Torrez - The Charley Project
  • Jury finds Miramar man guilty of killing missing wife - WSVN 7News
  • Judge upholds removal of children from care of missing Miramar ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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 — Florida - unidentified case UP65625
    Jane Doe — Florida
    UP65625 • Found Feb 8, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–5'4"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 15%Red vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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