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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP107607)
Maria Guadalupe Alvarez Bautista, age 44, was last seen on May 13, 2018, in Mecca, California. She was reported missing by her family after she disappeared between 5:45 a.m. and 7 a.m. that morning. Later that same day, her vehicle was found burned in the remote Box Canyon Road area, but no human remains were discovered inside. Despite the unusual circumstances surrounding the discovery of her burned car, investigators initially stated that they did not suspect foul play in her disappearance.

Maria was described as being 4'10" tall, weighing between 100 and 120 pounds, with brown eyes and long black hair. Her disappearance prompted an active search by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, but as of now, no significant leads have surfaced, and her case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation.
Last Seen: May 13, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 70%125–140 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Calexico, California
UP60411 • Found Jul 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 44
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 56%130 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 69%132 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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