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Louise Ayala Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lakewood, California on Jul 7, 1998

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Victim Details

Jan 23, 2012

Apr 17, 2019

Louise

Ayala

93

65

62 inches

135 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Jul 7, 1998

Lakewood

California

Los Angeles County

90715

11260

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Monterey Park

California

,

098-21636-1328-011

Jul 23, 1998

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13692) and 6 other sources
Louise Alva Ayala, aged 65, was last seen on July 6, 1998, in Lakewood, California. Known for her active lifestyle, Louise enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family, which initially delayed concerns when she went missing. Her disappearance went unreported until June 23, 1998, as her family believed she might have been away on one of her trips. However, after further investigation, detectives discovered that there were no signs she had made any travel plans.

Louise was last seen attending a weekly piano lesson. Suspicious circumstances later led authorities to believe that foul play was involved in her disappearance. Despite extensive investigation, no trace of her has been found, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to handle her case as an endangered missing person. Investigators suspect that Louise may have been the victim of a crime, but her whereabouts remain unknown.
Last Seen: Jul 7, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Louise Alva Ayala | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Louise Alva Ayala - The Charley Project
  • LA's Most Wanted: The 1998 disappearance of Louise Ayala
  • Officers Seek Leads in Woman's Disappearance - Los Angeles Times
  • 2215DFCA - Louise Alva Ayala - Doe Network
  • Louise Ayala was 64-years-old when... - FOX 11 Los Angeles

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP89562
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California
    UP89562 • Found Dec 3, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 83%90–110 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3386
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3386 • Found Oct 3, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 53%93 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California - unidentified case UP3390
    Jane Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP3390 • Found Aug 26, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 135 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'2"
    Weight 98%120 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3136 • Found Jun 27, 2003
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 65 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 71%102 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP62395
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP62395 • Found Oct 30, 2010
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%4'8"–5'0" vs 5'2"
    Weight 83%95–110 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Chula Vista, California - unidentified case UP55894
    Jane Doe — Chula Vista, California
    UP55894 • Found May 8, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%4'9" vs 5'2"
    Weight 89%114 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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.

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