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Maria Tice Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Gabriel, California on Feb 17, 2021

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Victim Details

Jul 26, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

Maria

Tice

65

60

64 inches

130 lbs

Other

Female

Feb 17, 2021

San Gabriel

California

Los Angeles County

No

105992

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

210087808

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

6052

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP82578) and 7 other sources
Maria Loida Tice, a 60-year-old woman, was last seen on February 13, 2021, while hiking in the Angeles National Forest in California. She had joined a group for the strenuous hike up the Iron Mountain Trail, which is considered one of the most challenging in the area. Tice was last spotted by other hikers between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., nearing the summit of Iron Mountain. Unfortunately, she did not return, and after her disappearance, an extensive search involving multiple rescue teams failed to locate her.

Her vehicle was found at the Heaton Flats parking lot, the starting point for the hike, but no other clues were discovered. Tice is described as being 5'4" tall, weighing 130 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. She also wears glasses and was carrying hiking poles. Her family and authorities are deeply concerned for her safety, but despite large-scale search efforts, no signs of her have been found. Tice's disappearance remains classified as lost or injured during the hike.
Last Seen: Feb 17, 2021

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Maria Loida Tice - The Charley Project
  • Operations - Sierra Madre Search and Rescue
  • Maria Loida Tice | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Missing Maria Loida Tice age 60 2021 Last seen hiking ... - YouTube
  • KCAL News - Maria Loida Tice was last spotted between... - Facebook
  • Sierra Madre Search and Rescue searches for Maria Tice
  • Today the search for missing hiker Maria Loida Tice continued with ...

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP94448
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP94448 • Found Jun 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP89562
    Jane Doe — Pacoima, California
    UP89562 • Found Dec 3, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 60
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 89%90–110 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    78%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 60 when missing
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128322
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP128322 • Found Aug 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 91%111 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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