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Merida Mulato Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palmdale, California on Aug 3, 2023

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Victim Details

Created

Aug 19, 2023

Case Added

Sep 26, 2023

First Name

Merida

Last Name

Mulato

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

62 inches

Weight

125 lbs

Weight To

135 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Aug 3, 2023

City

Palmdale

State

California

County

Los Angeles County

Zip Code

93551

Tribal Land

Agency ID

128696

Agency Name

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Agency City

Monterey Park

Agency State

California

Agency County

Los Angeles County

Agency Zip Code

91755

Agency Contact

Mark Perez

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1 Cupania Circle, California

Agency Phone

3238905500

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

Agency Case #

023-09887-2611-400

Agency Report Date

Aug 3, 2023

Primary Agency

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Case Contributors

1299

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 7, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP107216) and 3 other sources

Merida Andreanaa Mulato, a 20-year-old woman, was last seen on August 3, 2023, in Palmdale, California. She was last spotted around 5:00 p.m. in the 400 block of West Palmdale Boulevard. Merida is described as 5'2" tall, weighing 132 pounds, with black curly hair and brown eyes. She has distinctive tattoos, including one reading "PSALM" on her right rib and another on her right hip.

Merida's family has expressed deep concern for her well-being, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has asked for public assistance in locating her. The authorities continue to investigate her disappearance and encourage anyone with information to contact their Missing Persons Unit. Additionally, tips can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

The search for Merida is ongoing, and her case remains a high priority for both her family and law enforcement.
Last Seen: Aug 3, 2023

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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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.

76%Possible

Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026

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Sex ✓Female

Age 78%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 92%41 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 36%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'2"

Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 125–135 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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Merida Mulato Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palmdale, California on Aug 3, 2023

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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