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Refugia Acosta Missing Person Case

Last seen in Riverside, California on Oct 1, 1999

Victim Details

Feb 19, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Refugia

Acosta

58

31

65 inches

67 inches

230 lbs

240 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Oct 1, 1999

Riverside

California

Riverside County

13104

Pomona Police Department

Pomona

California

Los Angeles County

91766

John Bowler

Missing Person Investigator

490 West Mission Boulevard, California

9096221241

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/index.php/police-department-home

13-005009

Jan 15, 2013

Pomona Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19316) and 2 other sources
Refugia Ermina Acosta, 31, was last seen on October 1, 1999, in Riverside, California. On the day of her disappearance, Acosta was involved in an argument with her sister at an unknown bar in the city. After the altercation, the two parted ways, and Acosta was never seen again. There have been no significant developments or sightings since that day.

Acosta is described as a Hispanic woman, standing between 5'5" and 5'7", and weighing around 230-240 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes, along with distinctive features, including burn scars on her right chest and chin, as well as a tattoo of the word "cookie" on her wrist. Despite efforts to locate her, her whereabouts remain unknown, and her case is considered unresolved.

The case is being handled by the Pomona Police Department. Anyone with information about her disappearance is encouraged to contact law enforcement to assist in the investigation.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP19316
  • Publications | Center for Conservation Biology

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — Palm Springs, California - unidentified case UP161439
    Jane Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP161439 • Found Jul 18, 2004
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 0%102 lb vs 230–240 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Boulevard, California - unidentified case UP55962
    Jane Doe — Boulevard, California
    UP55962 • Found Aug 1, 2002
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3145
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3145 • Found Dec 30, 2002
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 94%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 71%173 lb vs 230–240 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 33%125–140 lb vs 230–240 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone delved into the details of the bar where Refugia Acosta was last seen? I find it... ...Read More
    09/05/2024
    Hey everyone, I was going through some old missing persons cases and stumbled upon Refugia Ermina... ...Read More
    08/09/2024

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