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Neilsa Gerena, a 33-year-old woman, was last seen by her family at her residence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in December 1999. The exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and she has not been heard from since that time. Her case has garnered little attention over the years, leaving her whereabouts a mystery for over two decades.

Gerena is described as a Hispanic woman with black hair, brown eyes, standing 5'2" tall, and weighing about 140 pounds at the time ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 01, 1999

Victim Details

Dec 06, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Neilsa

Gerena

57

33

62 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

In the winter of 1999, a 33-year-old Hispanic female named Neilsa Gerena vanished from her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Family members last saw her at her residence in December of that year, but the exact date remains unknown. At the time of her disappearance, Neilsa was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She has several distinct tattoos, including the names "Gina" and "Pito" on her left and right wrists, and another tattoo of "Pito" on her left calf. A notable physical characteristic is a split right earlobe. Since the day she was last seen by her family, there has been no contact, and her whereabouts have remained a mystery. The circumstances surrounding Neilsa Gerena's disappearance are scarce, leaving her loved ones and investigators with very few leads to follow. Information regarding what she was wearing or any personal items she may have had with her at the time she went missing is unknown. The lack of details has made the investigation challenging for the Philadelphia Police Department. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for those who know and love her. The official report of her disappearance was filed on November 26, 2013, many years after she was last seen. The case of Neilsa Gerena is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families caught in a state of perpetual uncertainty. With very little information available to the public, the path to finding answers has been arduous. The investigation is being handled by the Philadelphia Police Department. Her family has endured decades of not knowing what happened to her, a heavy burden to carry. The overview of this case is one of profound and sorrowful ambiguity, with a family left to wonder about the fate of their loved one after she was last seen at her Philadelphia home in December of 1999 and has not been heard from since.

Dec 01, 1999

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19124

No

22896

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19125

Viviana Reyes

Detective

300 East Hunting Park Avenue, Pennsylvania

2156863093

Local

Law Enforcement

20013-25-099580

2013-11-26

Philadelphia Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

06/02/2026


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