Diona Maria Peterson, a 4-year-old girl, was last seen on October 4, 2005, in Santa Ana, California. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Mika Mochizuki, during a custody dispute. An FBI warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for Mika in January 2007. Authorities believe that Mika took Diona to Japan, as Mika was born in Tokyo and has family there.
Diona, who is of Asian and Caucasian descent, had light brown hair and hazel eyes at the time of her abduction. She may use the last name "Mochizuki" and speaks both English and Japanese. Mika, who may use the alias Mika Maria Peterson, was 32 years old at the time and is believed to still be in Japan with her daughter. Despite international efforts, Diona's whereabouts remain unknown, and her case remains open.
Authorities, including the FBI and the Orange County Sheriff's Office, continue to seek information about Diona's location. The case is part of a larger issue involving international parental abductions, particularly to Japan, where it is reported that many children abducted from the U.S. remain unrecovered due to legal and jurisdictional challenges.
Efforts to locate Diona continue, with age-progressed images being released to help the public identify her if seen.
Last Seen: Oct 04, 2005
