Graciela P. Garcia, a 49-year-old mother and business owner, was last seen on November 8, 2019, in Hermiston, Oregon. A well-known hairstylist in her community, Graciela owned and operated the Careyes Beauty Salon from her home. On the evening she disappeared, she had made plans to bring food to her teenage son who was with his father. However, she never arrived. Instead, her husband at the time, Cuahotemoc Romero Sanchez, brought the food, telling her son that his mother had gone to bed.
Later that evening, her son received two missed calls and a text from his mother's phone. When he tried to call back, the calls went directly to voicemail. This lack of communication was unusual and raised immediate concern among her children.
Concerned for her well-being, Graciela's children went to her home to check on her. They found her vehicle parked outside, and inside the house, everything appeared to be in order. Crucially, many of her personal belongings, including her purse, clothing, and makeup, were left behind. The only items missing were her identification, passport, and cell phone. After three days with no contact, one of Graciela's daughters officially reported her as a missing person to the Hermiston Police Department on November 11, 2019. The last known activity from her cell phone was a ping to a cell tower in Washington state around 12:30 a.m. on November 9, after which the phone was disconnected. There has been no activity on her bank accounts or social media since her disappearance.
The investigation into Graciela Garcia's disappearance is ongoing and has been described as active by law enforcement. Foul play is suspected in her case. Her husband told investigators that she had left town, but this was inconsistent with the fact that she left her vehicle and most of her possessions. He reportedly cooperated with the police, consenting to a search of their home, providing DNA samples, and taking a polygraph test. The Hermiston Police Department has sought assistance from outside agencies, including the Oregon State Police and the FBI, to review the case due to its complexity and the investigation spanning multiple states. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the pleas of her family, the circumstances surrounding Graciela Garcia's disappearance remain unclear. The case is classified as a missing person case and remains unsolved.Last Seen: Nov 8, 2019
