Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP101961)
On a Friday in early winter, December 9, 2022, a 15-year-old girl named Marci Lucas-Pascual vanished from her home in Bradenton, Florida. Marci, a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, had only recently arrived in the United States. She made the journey from her native Guatemala just four months prior to her disappearance, seeking asylum.
During this transitional period, she was under the care and sponsorship of her older brother, establishing a new life in the Manatee County area while her asylum request was being processed. Her sudden disappearance caused immediate concern for her well-being and safety in a country that was still new to her.
The circumstances surrounding Marci's disappearance pointed to her leaving her residence with her boyfriend. When she did not return home as expected, her family grew deeply worried. The situation was complicated by her immigration status. When her family sought help, immigration officials advised them that a local law enforcement report was necessary before they could proceed with any investigation on their end. It was suspected by authorities that Marci may have traveled with her unidentified boyfriend to North Carolina. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office was notified and opened an investigation into her case.
Official reports from the investigating agency later indicated that Marci Lucas-Pascual had been located and was alive. While this news brought an end to the active search, the specific details regarding the date, location, and circumstances of her recovery have not been widely publicized. The case was that of a young teenage immigrant who went missing shortly after arriving in a new country. She had left her brother's home with a boyfriend, sparking a multi-state concern for her safety, which concluded with official confirmation that she had been found.Last Seen: Dec 9, 2022
