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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
Cesilia’s family immediately feared foul play, especially as it was unusual ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 06, 1976
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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
170
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
11/07/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
I came across Cesilia Pena's case while researching cold cases in New York City, and a detail that s... ...Read More
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Hey everyone, I've been diving into the details surrounding the disappearance of Cesilia Peña, and ... ...Read More
09/12/2023
09/12/2023
