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Summary based on 1 source
On a winter day in Hawthorne, California, a 51-year-old woman named Sylvia Maria Gaxiola was seen for the last time on February 22, 2017. After that day, her family and friends never heard from her again, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain largely unknown to the public. Her case is documented by the California Department of Justice under the number 98400, and the Hawthorne Police Department is the primary investigating agency, holding the case file #17-2910. Despite the passage of time, there has been no significant information released that might explain her sudden absence.

Sylvia is a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time she went missing, she stood at 5 feet tall and weighed around 100 pounds. A distinct feature that could help identify her are tattoos on both of her ankles. The public record does not contain information about the specific clothing she was wearing on the day she disappeared, nor does it mention if she was driving a vehicle. This lack of detail has made the search for answers more challenging for both her loved ones and the authorities.

The investigation into Sylvia Maria Gaxiola's disappearance has been marked by a notable lack of publicly available information. The Hawthorne Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact them at (310) 349-2720. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind questions and a void in the lives of those who know them. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with very few details available to the public, which has unfortunately left more questions than answers for her community and family.

Last Seen: Feb 22, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%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 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP89562
Jane Doe — Pacoima, California
UP89562 • Found Dec 3, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 77%Est. 60–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%90–110 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
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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