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Sonia Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in South Gate, California on Dec 4, 2011

Victim Details

Apr 24, 2020

Apr 24, 2020

Sonia

Rodriguez

51

37

64 inches

158 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Dec 4, 2011

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

Unknown

81653

South Gate Police Department

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

Jacqueline Frausto-Ramirez

Court Liaison

8620 California Avenue, California

3235635400

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cityofsouthgate.org/233/Police

11-10877

Dec 4, 2011

South Gate Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68489) and 2 other sources
Sonia Rodriguez, a 37-year-old Hispanic woman, was last seen on December 4, 2011, in South Gate, California. On the day of her disappearance, Sonia informed a reporting party that she was going to visit a friend in Rosemead. Shortly afterward, the person attempted to contact her, but her phone went directly to voicemail. She has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of her disappearance, Sonia was described as being 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 158 pounds, with black hair. Despite attempts to trace her whereabouts, little information has surfaced over the years, and her case remains unresolved. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help bring clarity to this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Dec 4, 2011

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    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 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37–38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 97%125–140 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Santa Clarita, California
    UP11671 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37–38 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 72%120 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%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 37–38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 72%120 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%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 37–38 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%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 91%Est. 50–60 vs 37–38 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%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 37–38 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 92%136 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Corona, California
    UP16684 • Found Mar 27, 2012
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 37–38
    Race 60%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 64%115 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black

    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)

    Has anyone else looked into Sonia Rodriguez's social media activity around the time she vanished? I... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
    It's truly puzzling to think about Sonia Rodriguez's case. I was re-reading some articles and... ...Read More
    06/28/2023
    Has anyone else noticed how certain areas seem to be a common thread in missing persons cases? I've... ...Read More
    02/10/2023

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