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Maria Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Long Beach, California on May 17, 2015

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Victim Details

Sep 14, 2021

Jan 25, 2023

Maria

Perez

60

49

65 inches

190 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

May 17, 2015

Long Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90805

No

107278

Long Beach Police Department

Long Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90802

400 West Broadway, California

5625707260

Local

Law Enforcement

150031848

May 24, 2015

Long Beach Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP84285) and 4 other sources
Maria Perez, age 49, was last seen on May 17, 2015, in Long Beach, California. She left her residence of her own accord to take a walk to the park but never returned. Maria had a history of mental health issues and had been reported missing on previous occasions. Her disappearance has raised significant concern due to her vulnerability and ongoing mental health challenges.

At the time of her disappearance, Maria was described as a Hispanic female with black hair, standing 5'5" tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. Despite extensive search efforts by the authorities, there have been no major developments in her case, and she remains listed as missing. Law enforcement and her loved ones continue to seek information that could lead to her safe return.
Last Seen: May 17, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Maria Rosario Perez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Police Department - City of Long Beach
  • Maria Perez Obituary 2024 - Forest Lawn
  • Maria Gomez-Perez

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    78%Possible
    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 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 78%140–150 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 37%120 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 73%125–145 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 65%Est. 35–45 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 66%125–140 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Malibu, California - unidentified case UP17008
    Jane Doe — Malibu, California
    UP17008 • Found Sep 1, 2017
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP156951
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP156951 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 99%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 57%134 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    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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