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Maria Sanchez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Mar 31, 1993

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Victim Details

Jan 13, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Maria

Sanchez

63

30

62 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Mar 31, 1993

San Diego

California

San Diego County

9568

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

93-029277L

San Diego Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9255) and 4 other sources
Maria Sanchez, a 30-year-old woman, was last seen on March 31, 1993, in San Diego, California. Despite the passage of time, very few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Described as 5'2" and weighing approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Maria disappeared without a trace.

Her case remains unsolved, and authorities have listed her as missing under unknown circumstances. Various agencies, including the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, are continuing to investigate, though no significant developments have been reported. Maria's case is still featured on several missing persons databases, with hopes that new information may come to light.

If anyone has any information about her whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the authorities to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Mar 31, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Maria Sanchez - The Charley Project
  • Maria Sanchez - California Department of Justice
  • San Diego's Unsolved Cold Cases - NBC 7 San Diego
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton South, California
    UP152658 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 91%111 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15318 • Found Oct 4, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — El Cajon, California
    UP55892 • Found Jun 11, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'2"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Desert Shores, California
    UP13543 • Found Jul 28, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP6964
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP6964 • Found Sep 20, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%117 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Desert Center, California - unidentified case UP7043
    Jane Doe — Desert Center, California
    UP7043 • Found Oct 20, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%123 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 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 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 94%113 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13425 • Found Dec 1, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" 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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