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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6312) and 7 other sources
Desiree Lynette Lopez, a 17-year-old from Hialeah Gardens, Florida, was last seen on August 15, 1996. She informed her family that she planned to move to Las Vegas, Nevada, with a man named Miguel Angel Pieri, who was 46 years old at the time. Desiree stated that they were only friends and did not have a romantic relationship. She told her family she intended to stay in Las Vegas for a short time before moving to California. Despite her family’s objections, she left with Pieri, promising to call them upon her arrival in Las Vegas. However, Desiree never made the call and has not been heard from since.

Miguel Angel Pieri also disappeared around the same time, and neither he nor Desiree has been located in the years since. Authorities believe they may have traveled to either Las Vegas or California, but no concrete evidence has surfaced to confirm their whereabouts. Although Desiree’s case was initially classified as a runaway, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have led investigators to consider her endangered. Her case remains unsolved, and she continues to be listed as missing.

Efforts to locate Desiree have included age-progressed photos and appeals from law enforcement. Her family has continued to search for answers, but no significant breakthroughs have been made in the investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Desiree’s case to contact the Hialeah Gardens Police Department.

Last Seen: Aug 15, 1996

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — Miami, Florida
UP1051 • Found Apr 19, 2002
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'3"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP65625
Jane Doe — Florida
UP65625 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 140 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1082
Jane Doe — Florida
UP1082 • Found May 23, 1999
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"

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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