Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP96947)
In the late summer of 2022, a sense of concern rippled through a community in Modesto, California, when 16-year-old Tessa Espinoza was reported missing. On August 11, 2022, the teenage girl was last seen at the home of a relative in Modesto. Described as a Black female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5 feet and 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing between 110 and 120 pounds, her sudden disappearance prompted immediate action from her family and local authorities.
The Modesto Police Department was the primary agency to handle the investigation into her case.
As the investigation into Tessa's whereabouts began, details emerged that she had connections to another state, specifically Everett, Washington. This information broadened the scope of the search, as investigators considered the possibility that she may have traveled or had contacts in that area. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were not publicly detailed, but the lack of communication from the teenager was enough to cause significant worry among those who knew her. The Modesto Police Department, along with concerned family and friends, initiated search efforts and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to her safe return.
After a period of uncertainty, official reports from the investigating agency indicated that Tessa Espinoza had been found alive. While the exact date and the specific circumstances of her recovery have not been widely publicized, the confirmation that she was no longer considered a missing person brought a sense of relief to her community and all those involved in the search. The case, which began with a great deal of concern for a missing 16-year-old, ultimately concluded with her being safely located. An overview of the case highlights a young girl disappearing from a relative's home, the subsequent multi-state dimension of the investigation due to her ties to Washington, and the eventual positive resolution reported by law enforcement.Last Seen: Aug 11, 2022
