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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22262) and 6 other sources
Margarita Rosa Tache, a 39-year-old woman from Hialeah, Florida, was last seen on May 9, 2002. She lived with her 81-year-old mother, Sarah Zambrano, who also disappeared around the same time. Neither woman has been heard from since that day. The investigation into their disappearance took a dark turn when Tache's husband, who was living in Colombia, allegedly confessed to authorities that he had killed Margarita and disposed of her body in a dumpster. Despite this claim, neither her body nor Sarah's has ever been recovered, leaving the case unsolved.

The circumstances surrounding Margarita's disappearance remain mysterious, and the lack of physical evidence has hindered authorities' ability to close the case. While foul play is strongly suspected, particularly given her husband's confession, no further details or corroborating evidence have come to light. Both women are still classified as missing persons, and their case continues to be actively investigated by the Miami-Dade Police Department.

This unresolved case has left the families of both women and the community without closure, with questions still lingering about what exactly happened on that fateful day in 2002.

Last Seen: May 9, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP429
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP429 • Found Jul 20, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 4'9"–7'7"
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5285
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5285 • Found Nov 22, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 4'9"–7'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Miami, Florida
UP126729 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 4'9"–7'7"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP65625
Jane Doe — Florida
UP65625 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 4'9"–7'7"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1025
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1025 • Found Apr 18, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 73%Est. 46–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'9"–7'7"
Weight 75%112 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 50%Red 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.

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