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Amanda Rivera Missing Person Case

Last seen in La Mesa, California on Oct 5, 1990

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Nov 30, 2017

Amanda

Rivera

50

14

60 inches

110 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Oct 5, 1990

La Mesa

California

San Diego County

26907

La Mesa Police Department

La Mesa

California

,

9007714

La Mesa Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6575) and 7 other sources
Amanda Rivera, a 14-year-old girl from La Mesa, California, was last seen on October 5, 1990. She had been dropped off near a friend's house on Nobel Street in Spring Valley, California. At the time of her disappearance, Amanda was wearing black shorts, royal blue sweatpants, and black Vans shoes. She stood 5 feet tall and weighed around 110-115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Amanda also had a distinguishing scar on her right hand and a wart on her right index finger.

Although initial reports indicated she disappeared from La Mesa, her last confirmed sighting was in Spring Valley. Investigators have struggled with limited evidence over the years, and there have been no significant developments in her case. Various agencies, including the La Mesa Police Department, have continued to keep her case open in the hopes of uncovering new leads. Amanda’s case remains classified as endangered missing, and despite the passage of time, her family and authorities are still seeking answers.

Age progression photos have been produced to aid in her identification, but Amanda’s whereabouts remain a mystery. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement to assist in solving this decades-old case.
Last Seen: Oct 5, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Amanda M Rivera | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Amanda Marie Rivera - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6575
  • 292DFCA - Amanda Marie Rivera - Doe Network
  • Missing and Wanted: 23 Years Later, La Mesa Girl's Fate is Still Not ...
  • East County Emergency Updates's post - Facebook
  • Amanda Rivera | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Jane Doe — Imperial Beach, California
    UP58985 • Found Feb 25, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 95%96 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP54236
    Jane Doe — California
    UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Campo, California - unidentified case UP93595
    Jane Doe — Campo, California
    UP93595 • Found Jan 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 59%142 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Oceanside, California - unidentified case UP11738
    Jane Doe — Oceanside, California
    UP11738 • Found Aug 11, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 56%143 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56808 • Found Feb 27, 1998
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–18 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61191 • Found Nov 13, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 54%213 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
    Weight 93%125–140 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Boulevard, California - unidentified case UP55962
    Jane Doe — Boulevard, California
    UP55962 • Found Aug 1, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Dulzura, California
    UP2898 • Found Sep 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%4'10" vs 5'0"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton South, California
    UP152658 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 99%Est. 25–35 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
    Weight 93%125 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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