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Maria Cantua Missing Person Case

Last seen in Calexico, California on Jan 1, 1999

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Victim Details

Jan 9, 2011

Nov 15, 2017

Maria

Cantua

56

29

62 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 1, 1999

Calexico

California

Imperial County

21333

Calexico Police Dept.

Calexico

California

,

990932

Calexico Police Dept.

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9187) and 4 other sources
Maria Cantua, a 29-year-old woman, was last seen on January 1, 1999, in Calexico, California. She disappeared along with her two young children, Ignacio and Maria Teresa Cantua. The trio was reported missing, and their whereabouts remain unknown to this day.

Maria was described as a Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'2" and weighing approximately 115 pounds. Despite efforts from the authorities and ongoing investigations, few details have surfaced regarding their disappearance, leaving their case unresolved. The Calexico Police Department continues to seek any information that may provide leads to their whereabouts.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Maria Teresa Cantua - The Charley Project
  • Maria Teresa Cantua | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9187
  • [DOC] MISSING PERSONS - For the Lost

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Desert Shores, California
    UP13543 • Found Jul 28, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13425 • Found Dec 1, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13426 • Found Nov 29, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Holtville, California
    UP13539 • Found Aug 1, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 27–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13225 • Found Oct 26, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13242
    Jane Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13242 • Found Jul 29, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 67%145 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton South, California
    UP152658 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California - unidentified case UP7691
    Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California
    UP7691 • Found Jan 31, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%113 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Yuma, Arizona
    UP66347 • Found Mar 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%120–130 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — El Cajon, California
    UP55892 • Found Jun 11, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'2"

    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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