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Tranisa Gauff Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on May 15, 2011

Victim Details

Oct 29, 2012

May 24, 2024

Tranisa

Gauff

38

23

65 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Female

May 15, 2011

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90059

No

12560

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

011-08133-2142-400

May 29, 2011

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17953) and 1 other source
Tranisa Javonne Gauff, a 23-year-old woman, was last seen on May 15, 2011, in Los Angeles, California. She was last observed leaving her residence on Clovis Street, and after that, she disappeared without a trace. At the time of her disappearance, Tranisa was described as 5'5" tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She also had notable tattoos, including "Papa" on her right arm and "Grammy" on her left arm, and was wearing a yellow metal ring on her left hand.

Details about the circumstances leading to her disappearance are limited, and few leads have emerged in the years since. Despite being listed in national databases such as NamUs, no significant progress has been reported in finding her. Tranisa’s case remains open with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continuing to investigate. If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: May 15, 2011

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