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Martha Scholz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carson, California on Oct 23, 2021

Victim Details

Nov 5, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

Martha

Scholz

78

73

64 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Oct 23, 2021

Carson

California

Los Angeles County

Carson

No

108751

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

na

White

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86135) and 2 other sources
Martha Louise Scholz, a 73-year-old woman from Carson, California, was last seen on the evening of October 23, 2021. She was spotted around 9:30 p.m. near the 300 block of East Carson Street. Scholz suffers from dementia and high blood pressure, raising concerns for her safety. Authorities described her as 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 155 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray sweater and black pants. <br> <br>Given her medical conditions, a search was launched urgently by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Despite efforts to locate her, as of the last updates, there were no significant leads or discoveries regarding her whereabouts. The authorities continued to urge anyone with information to come forward, offering multiple contact points, including Crime Stoppers, to assist with the investigation. <br> <br>Scholz’s case highlights the challenges faced by families when a loved one with cognitive impairments goes missing. It underscores the importance of community awareness and swift action in such cases, where every moment is crucial.
Last Seen: Oct 23, 2021

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  • LA County Sheriff's Department | #LASD is Asking for the Public's ...
  • Authorities Searching 73-Year-Old Caron Woman Missing In Carson

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 84%Est. 60–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 93%134 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP89562
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California
    UP89562 • Found Dec 3, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 84%Est. 60–70 vs 73
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 95%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 59%90–110 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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