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Cesilia Pena Missing Person Case

Last seen in New York, New York on Oct 06, 1976

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Oct 05, 2023

Cesilia

Pena

63

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

07/07/2026


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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 ...
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Last Seen: Oct 06, 1976

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