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Latoya Salazar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yakima, Washington on Jan 21, 2023

Victim Details

Oct 12, 2023

Feb 12, 2024

Latoya

Salazar

41

38

59 inches

115 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Jan 21, 2023

Yakima

Washington

Yakima County

98901

No

130624

Yakima Police Department

Yakima

Washington

Yakima County

98901

200 South Third Street, Washington

5095756200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://yakimapolice.org/

23Y006581

Feb 28, 2023

Yakima Police Department

2133

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP109811) and 2 other sources
Latoya Elicia Salazar, a 38-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen by her family on January 21, 2023, in Yakima, Washington. She was standing near a mini-mart close to her family's home at the time of her disappearance. Latoya is described as being 5'9' tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds, with long black hair and brown eyes. She has several distinctive tattoos, including the names of her siblings between her fingers, the letter 'B' on her right pinky knuckle, and the letter 'A' on her right ring finger knuckle. It is also believed she may have a butterfly tattoo on her left forearm, though this has not been confirmed.

The Yakima Police Department opened a missing persons case for Latoya, but there have been few public details released about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Her family and community members have utilized social media to bring awareness to her case, hoping to generate leads that might lead to her whereabouts. Despite these efforts, no significant breakthroughs in the investigation have been reported, and she remains missing.

The search for Latoya continues, and her case is a somber reminder of the larger issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people and other vulnerable individuals in Washington state and specifically within Yakima County. This has led to advocacy for greater attention and resources to be dedicated to these cases. The investigation into what happened to Latoya Salazar is ongoing, as her family and community continue to hope for answers and her safe return. Anyone with information regarding her disappearance is encouraged to contact the Yakima Police Department.
Last Seen: Jan 21, 2023

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Latoya Salazar - The Vanished
  • Missing Latoya Salazar - MPIA

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP105256
    Jane Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP105256 • Found Apr 24, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%128 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 4'11"
    Weight 85%135 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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