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Katherine Neitzke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Romoland, California on Jun 22, 2019

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Victim Details

Jul 22, 2020

Feb 17, 2021

Katherine

Neitzke

38

31

63 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 22, 2019

Romoland

California

Riverside County

92585

No

89852

Riverside County Sheriff- Perris Station

Perris

California

Riverside County

92571

137 North Perris Boulevard, California

9512101000

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.riversidesheriff.org/

PC193520052

Riverside County Sheriff- Perris Station

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72012) and 9 other sources
Katherine Mary Neitzke, a 31-year-old woman from Romoland, California, was last seen on June 22, 2019. On the day of her disappearance, she made a frantic call to a friend, asking for help, but never followed up. Katherine has not been seen or heard from since. Her family reported her missing several months later, in December 2019. She was described as 5'3", weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes, and several distinctive tattoos, including the words "Live, Laugh, Love" on her chest.

In January 2022, Katherine's boyfriend, Hugo Leonel Hernandez, was arrested and charged with her murder, although her body has never been found. A witness claimed Hernandez strangled Katherine and disposed of her body with the help of an accomplice. Despite efforts to locate her remains in the Lake Elsinore area, they have not been recovered. Foul play is strongly suspected, and Hernandez is awaiting trial for the crime.
Last Seen: Jun 22, 2019

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP72012
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  • Sheriff's affidavit: Hemet woman's body, wrapped in carpet, dumped ...
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    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163501
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163501 • Found Sep 9, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%210–225 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California - unidentified case UP104482
    Jane Doe — Arleta, California
    UP104482 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 98%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 63%125–145 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 50%136 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP68185
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP68185 • Found Apr 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 87%233 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Yuma, Arizona
    UP66347 • Found Mar 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 62%164 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 42%120–130 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Adelanto, California
    UP87975 • Found Dec 18, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Hair 60%Black 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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