Case Description
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
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

1727306355


Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
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