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Maria Garcia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salem, Oregon on Nov 6, 2003

Victim Details

Oct 1, 2023

Feb 22, 2024

Maria

Garcia

46

24

61 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Nov 6, 2003

Salem

Oregon

Marion County

No

130167

Salem Police Department

Salem

Oregon

Marion County

97301

555 Liberty Street Southeast, Oregon

5035886123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofsalem.net/police

0366352

Salem Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP109204) and 3 other sources
In the fall of 2003, a young woman named Maria Magdalena Garcia vanished from her life in Salem, Oregon, leaving behind a void of information and a family grappling with unanswered questions. At 24 years old, Maria was last in contact with anyone on November 6, 2003. She was of Hispanic and White/Caucasian ethnicity, with black hair and brown eyes. Standing at five feet one inch tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, she was a noticeable presence, yet details about her life at the time of her disappearance are scarce. The Salem Police Department has been handling her case, but the circumstances surrounding her last known moments are shrouded in mystery.

The investigation into Maria's disappearance has been hampered by a lack of concrete leads. The last known information about her whereabouts was that she was living at an unknown address within Salem. Shortly before she went missing, she had a phone conversation with her mother. During this call, Maria reportedly expressed a desire to leave her current situation, a statement that has left her family to speculate about what troubles she may have been facing. Following this conversation, all communication from Maria ceased. Her friends have suggested that she might have left for Mexico, but this has never been confirmed, leaving a wide range of possibilities for her disappearance. No details about what she was last seen wearing or if she had any personal belongings with her have been made public.

The case of Maria Magdalena Garcia is a difficult one, marked by a profound lack of evidence and the passage of a significant amount of time. With no clear indication of her intentions or any physical evidence to guide them, investigators are left with very little to go on. The ambiguity of her final conversation with her mother, coupled with the unverified rumors of a possible trip to Mexico, creates a challenging puzzle for law enforcement. The absence of further information has left her family and the community with a lingering sense of uncertainty. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained departure, leaving behind a trail of questions and a family still hoping for answers.
Last Seen: Nov 6, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP109204
  • Oregon State Police : Missing Persons
  • Maria Garcia (2023) (Unidentified For 2 Years) (Currently Alive!!)

    • 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.

    81%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 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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