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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1290) and 9 other sources
Maria Gabriela Medina, a 19-year-old woman, was last seen on March 3, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of her disappearance, Maria was working near the intersection of East 6th Street and South Los Angeles Street. She left her job around 1:00 p.m. to search for new employment in the area of 9th Street and Los Angeles Street. Unfortunately, she never returned and has not been heard from since.

Maria is described as a Hispanic female, 5'1" tall, weighing around 115 pounds, with long brown hair and brown eyes. Notable distinguishing features include an eight-inch birthmark on her left thigh and a smaller birthmark on her left foot. On the day she went missing, she was wearing a black skirt, a gray sweater with a black stripe, and beige shoes, and was carrying a black purse. Despite extensive searches and investigations by the Los Angeles Police Department, her case remains unsolved.

Over the years, her family and authorities have continued to seek answers, and age-progressed images of what she might look like today have been released to assist in the search. Her case is still active, with the hope that new information will emerge to solve her disappearance. Anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts is encouraged to contact the authorities.

Last Seen: Mar 3, 1989

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California - unidentified case UP3673
Jane Doe — Sunland-Tujunga, California
UP3673 • Found Aug 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'1"
Weight 89%133 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California - unidentified case UP3914
Jane Doe — Palmdale, California
UP3914 • Found Feb 20, 1990
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%85–125 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3838
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3838 • Found Sep 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'1"
Weight 6%170 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
Jane Doe — Arleta, California
UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'1"
Weight 77%140–150 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP6964
Jane Doe — Corona, California
UP6964 • Found Sep 20, 2009
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Huntington Park, California
UP3465 • Found Apr 22, 1997
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 28–47 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%107–115 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton South, California
UP152658 • Found Sep 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California - unidentified case UP7691
Jane Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California
UP7691 • Found Jan 31, 2006
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3347 • Found May 30, 2001
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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