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Kachela Finley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 7, 2019

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Victim Details

Nov 14, 2022

Sep 28, 2023

Kachela

Finley

36

29

65 inches

67 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Sep 7, 2019

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

91406

No

121506

Los Angeles Police Department- Central Community Station

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90014

Michele Santillan

Detective

251 East 6th Street, California

2134866606

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.lapdonline.org/central_community_police_station

190916747

Los Angeles Police Department- Central Community Station

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97351) and 4 other sources
Kachela Finley, a 29-year-old woman, was last seen on September 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of her disappearance, she was in the company of her two-year-old daughter's father. Kachela, who went by the nickname "Shay," has not been heard from since. She is described as an African-American female with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'6" tall and weighing around 130 pounds. Notably, she has a distinctive birthmark that covers one of her eyes and extends across her forehead.

Little is known about the circumstances of her disappearance, and no further details about her whereabouts have emerged since. The case remains open, and the Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information regarding her disappearance. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Sep 7, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Kachela A Finley | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov">Kachela A Finley | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Kachela A. Finley - The Charley Project
  • Kachela A. Finley- California- 2019 | America's Most Wanted Fans ...
  • Finley, Kachela Antoninette Vs True, Henry - Trellis.Law

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    85%Strong
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 95%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 99%105–115 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Burbank, California - unidentified case UP108240
    Jane Doe — Burbank, California
    UP108240 • Found Sep 6, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 77%180–200 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP104294
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104294 • Found May 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 82%Est. 35–55 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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    Kachela Finley, known as Shay, was 29 when she was last seen in Los Angeles on September 7, 2019.... ...Read More
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