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Lisa Zaharias Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Nov 20, 1987

Victim Details

Created

Apr 17, 2009

Case Added

Aug 18, 2023

Firstname

Lisa

Lastname

Zaharias

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

24 inches

Weight

20 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Nov 20, 1987

City

Santa Ana

State

California

County

Orange County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

25699

Agency Name

Orange County District Attorney

Agency City

Santa Ana

Agency State

California

Agency County

Orange County

Agency Zip Code

92701

Agency Contact

Agency Address

401 West Civic Center Drive, California

Agency Phone

7148343600

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://orangecountyda.org/default.asp

Agency Case #

C71199

Primary Agency

Orange County District Attorney

CaseContributors

7564

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

08/16/2026

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OUR STORY: Christopher and Lisa Mae Zaharias

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Lisa Mae Zaharias, just 15 months old, was last seen on November 20, 1987, in Santa Ana, California. She was abducted along with her older brother, Christopher, by their non-custodial mother, Susan Zaharias. The abduction occurred during a time of severe marital discord between Susan and her estranged husband, Louis Zaharias. After a serious argument, Louis left for work, only to return later and discover that Susan had taken the children and disappeared. It is believed that Susan's relativ ...

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Last Seen: Nov 20, 1987

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Lisa Mae Zaharias - California Department of Justice - CA.gov

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Lisa Zaharias Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Nov 20, 1987

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