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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5785) and 7 other sources
Teresa Armanda Alfonso, age 12, was last seen on September 3, 1974, in Marathon, Florida. She and her friend, 16-year-old Cynthia Robin Gooding, were dropped off at the now-defunct Marathon Movie Theater. After attending the movie, the two girls had reportedly planned to hitchhike to a party, but neither returned home that night.

Both Teresa and Cynthia disappeared without a trace, and despite extensive searches and investigations, their whereabouts remain unknown. Teresa was described as a shy and timid girl with brown hair, brown eyes, and a small gap between her front teeth. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a blue shirt and brown pants.

Over the years, law enforcement has continued to investigate potential leads, but no significant breakthroughs have been made. The case remains unsolved, with Teresa's family and investigators still seeking answers to what happened that night in 1974.

Last Seen: Sep 3, 1974

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Bahia Honda State Park, Florida - unidentified case UP6251
Jane Doe — Bahia Honda State Park, Florida
UP6251 • Found Mar 5, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–19 vs 12 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 79%110 lb vs 138 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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