Irene Kouame, a 17-year-old foreign exchange student from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), went missing from Pasadena, California, on August 23, 2001. She was living in the United States as part of an exchange program and could speak both French and English. On the day of her disappearance, she was last seen wearing white shorts and black sandals. Despite initial investigations, few details have surfaced, and authorities believe she may have left voluntarily. However, it remains unclear whether she stayed in the Pasadena area or left California altogether.
At the time of her disappearance, Irene stood 5'8" and weighed approximately 130 pounds. Foul play has not been ruled out, and her case is classified as an endangered runaway. Age-progressed images have been released over the years to aid in the search. The authorities and her family continue to seek any information that could provide insight into her whereabouts, but her case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Aug 23, 2001
