Melissa Alaniz

Missing
Case Description
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Melissa Alaniz, a 12-year-old girl from El Paso, Texas, disappeared on March 7, 1987. She was last seen when she left her home in northeast El Paso to walk to a nearby convenience store on Rushing Drive, where she planned to play video games. She was wearing a black Iron Maiden t-shirt, black and white checkered jeans, and white sneakers. Despite initial speculation that Melissa might have run away due to a previous incident where she left home for two days, authorities quickly ruled out this po ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 07, 1987
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    Victim Details

    Aug 31, 2009

    Nov 28, 2017

    Melissa

    Alaniz

    50

    12

    61 inches

    106 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Mar 07, 1987

    El Paso

    Texas

    El Paso County

    79924

    25932

    El Paso Police Department

    El Paso

    Texas

    ,

    0418080N

    El Paso Police Department

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    10/04/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone heard if there was a candlelight vigil organized for Melissa? I want to pay my respects a... ...Read More
    04/16/2024
    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Melissa Alaniz case? I've been following the ... ...Read More
    12/12/2023
    I was wondering if there was a candlelight vigil held for Melissa recently. I would like to pay my r... ...Read More
    12/04/2023
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