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Zita Gutierrez

Missing
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Zita Gutierrez, a 24-year-old woman from Bethesda, Maryland, was reported missing on August 22, 1980. Known for her vibrant personality and close relationships with family and friends, Zita's sudden disappearance sparked immediate concern. She was last seen leaving her workplace, and her failure to return home raised alarms among those who knew her well. Zita's family quickly mobilized to search for her, fearing something may have happened.

In the days following her disappearance, exten ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 22, 1980
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  • College Student In Montgomery Disappears - The Washington Post
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    Victim Details

    Apr 14, 2009

    Aug 01, 2024

    Zita

    Gutierrez

    68

    24

    60 inches

    110 lbs

    Hispanic / Latino

    Female

    Aug 22, 1980

    Bethesda

    Maryland

    Montgomery County

    No

    136

    7272

    Montgomery County Police Department

    Gaithersburg

    Maryland

    Montgomery County

    20878

    Public Safety Headquarters, Maryland

    3012798000

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/about/index.html

    R039422

    Montgomery County Police Department

    na

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    11/06/2025


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