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Karena Hickman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Modesto, California on Jul 5, 2019

Victim Details

Jun 23, 2020

Jul 10, 2024

Karena

Hickman

56

49

66 inches

127 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jul 5, 2019

Modesto

California

Stanislaus County

95354

No

84200

Modesto Police Department

Modesto

California

Stanislaus County

95354

Bonn Panyanouvong

Police Civilian Investigator

600 10th Street, California

2095729500

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.modestogov.com/223/Police-Department

MP19020634

Jul 17, 2019

Modesto Police Department

8000

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71083) and 5 other sources
Karena Hickman, a 49-year-old woman from Modesto, California, was last seen on July 5, 2019. She was reportedly dropped off near Ninth Street and Coldwell Avenue, where she was believed to be staying at a warehouse that had been destroyed by a fire on June 14, 2019. Although some thought she might have been inside during the fire, no remains were found during the investigation. Despite searches and inquiries, Hickman's whereabouts remain unknown, and her case is still open as of the last updates.
Last Seen: Jul 5, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • PD: Modesto woman missing since warehouse caught fire - KCRA
  • Modesto Police Looking For Missing Woman - CBS Sacramento
  • Modesto woman has been missing since warehouse fire in early July
  • 49-year-old Karena Hickman of Modesto is still missing ... - Facebook
  • 49-year-old Karena Hickman of Modesto is still missing as of late ...

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 60%Est. 58–72 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 127 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP80466
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP80466 • Found Apr 26, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 46%291 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115–130 lb vs 127 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I keep thinking about the circumstances surrounding Karena Hickman’s disappearance and that... ...Read More
    11/03/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been digging into the disappearance of Karena Hickman, and something's been... ...Read More
    10/07/2024
    Has anyone looked into the history of that warehouse before the fire? I find it strange that Karena... ...Read More
    10/29/2023

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