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Karina Oriana Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on May 2, 2006

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Aug 12, 2020

Karina

Oriana

42

22

58 inches

62 inches

100 lbs

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

May 2, 2006

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

4380

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Tucson

Arizona

,

FSC MPR 454

Jun 6, 2006

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15884) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 2006, a 22-year-old Hispanic/Latino woman named Karina Perez Oriana vanished under unsettling circumstances in Tucson, Arizona. There is some uncertainty regarding the exact date of her disappearance, with reports indicating she was last seen on either May 2, 2006, or June 26, 2006. On that day, Karina, who stood between 4'10' and 5'2' and weighed between 100 and 200 pounds, was reportedly left by a group of people. The location was described as being approximately 90 minutes south of Tucson, near a highway. When she was last seen, she was wearing floral embroidered jeans and a blue blouse.

The details surrounding the group Karina was with and why they left her by a highway remain scarce in public records. The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, along with the Guatemalan Consulate in Phoenix, are the investigating agencies listed on her case file. The case was officially reported on June 6, 2006, and a NamUs case was created on July 30, 2012. Despite these efforts, years have passed without any significant public updates on the investigation into what happened to Karina.

The lack of information has left a void for her family and community, a space filled with unanswered questions and enduring concern. The ambiguity of her last known date and the vague circumstances of her disappearance have made the search for answers particularly challenging for investigators and loved ones alike. The overview of Karina Oriana's case is one of profound uncertainty; a young woman who was separated from a group and has not been heard from since. The investigation remains open, a quiet but persistent effort to uncover the truth behind her vanishing and bring her home.
Last Seen: May 2, 2006

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Missing Person Flyer: Karina Perez Oriana | Tucson, AZ | CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Red Rock, Arizona - unidentified case UP4921
    Jane Doe — Red Rock, Arizona
    UP4921 • Found Sep 11, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    Weight 100%159 lb vs 100–200 lb
    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Marana (south of Arizona City), Arizona - unidentified case UP5396
    Jane Doe — Marana (south of Arizona City), Arizona
    UP5396 • Found Jul 23, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 22
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Cobabi Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP5147
    Jane Doe — Cobabi Village, Arizona
    UP5147 • Found Jun 22, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    Weight 93%80 lb vs 100–200 lb
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction (Three Points), Arizona - unidentified case UP5150
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction (Three Points), Arizona
    UP5150 • Found May 26, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP8644
    Jane Doe — Three Points, Arizona
    UP8644 • Found Oct 18, 2010
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Green Valley, Arizona - unidentified case UP6412
    Jane Doe — Green Valley, Arizona
    UP6412 • Found Jul 13, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 15–21 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    Weight 100%98 lb vs 100–200 lb
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Cowlic Village, west of, Arizona - unidentified case UP6581
    Jane Doe — Cowlic Village, west of, Arizona
    UP6581 • Found Oct 1, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 22
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%59 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP12296
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona
    UP12296 • Found Jan 29, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP12295
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona
    UP12295 • Found Jan 29, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Amado, Arizona - unidentified case UP6406
    Jane Doe — Amado, Arizona
    UP6406 • Found Nov 12, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 4'10"–5'2"

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone else been trying to pinpoint the exact date Karina was last seen? The reports seem... ...Read More
    11/11/2024
    I have been digging into Karina's disappearance timeline and something just doesn't add up about the... ...Read More
    06/15/2024
    I’ve been reading through Karina's case, and something has been bugging me about the dates. Reports... ...Read More
    05/13/2024

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