Araceli Valdovinos, a 57-year-old Hispanic woman from Santa Ana, California, was last seen on March 18, 2025. Her disappearance is officially recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP144672. As of June 2025, she remains missing, and her case is active.
Prior to her disappearance, Valdovinos had experienced significant personal hardships. In August 2023, she lost her husband, Jesus “Jesse” Valdovinos, to an unforeseen medical emergency. He passed away at the age of 36, leaving behind Araceli and their two daughters, Hailey and Camila. A GoFundMe campaign was established to assist the family with funeral and medical expenses, highlighting the emotional and financial challenges they faced during that period.
Additionally, public records indicate that Valdovinos had encounters with law enforcement in the year preceding her disappearance. She was arrested for shoplifting in May 2024 by the Garden Grove Police Department and for petty theft in November 2024 by the Newport Beach Police Department. These incidents may have contributed to the stressors in her life leading up to her disappearance.
The Santa Ana Police Department is actively investigating her case. Individuals with information regarding her whereabouts are encouraged to contact Detective Corporal Speakman at 245-8431 or Investigator Jurado at 245-8353. Community assistance remains vital in efforts to locate Araceli Valdovinos and provide closure to her family.
Last Seen: Mar 18, 2025
