Cesilia Pena

Missing
Case Description
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Cesilia Pena, a 14-year-old girl from New York City, was last seen on October 6, 1976. A student at St. Alphonsus Commercial High School in Manhattan, Pena disappeared while returning home from school. Witnesses reported seeing her near the 157th Street subway station in Washington Heights, but she never arrived home that day. Despite a police investigation, no clear leads or suspects were identified early on.

Cesilia’s family immediately feared foul play, especially as it was unusual ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 06, 1976
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    Victim Details

    Apr 15, 2010

    Oct 05, 2023

    Cesilia

    Pena

    61

    14

    57 inches

    111 lbs

    Hispanic / Latino

    Female

    Oct 06, 1976

    New York

    New York

    New York County

    26864

    New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

    New York

    New York

    New York County

    10039

    2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

    2126947781

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    KNMP20517

    New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    09/25/2024


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    I am currently conducting research on the disappearance of Cesilia Pena and am looking for any infor... ...Read More
    08/22/2024
    Does anyone know if the Cesilia Pena case is included in the Namus database? Looking to gather more ... ...Read More
    01/17/2024
    I'm wondering if there was a candlelight vigil held for Cesilia recently? I think it would be a beau... ...Read More
    10/06/2023
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