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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72365) and 2 other sources
Zulema Romero, a 14-year-old girl from South Gate, California, was last seen on November 22, 2008. According to her sister, who had been caring for Zulema since their parents were living in Mexico, Zulema left with her new boyfriend, a person known as "Ismael," and has not returned since. It is suspected that Zulema may have traveled to Mexico, possibly with Ismael, but no confirmed information has surfaced about her whereabouts.

At the time of her disappearance, Zulema was described as being 5'3" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and of Hispanic descent. The case has remained open, with law enforcement continuing to seek information that could help locate her. Community members and authorities have urged anyone with knowledge of her situation to come forward, but as of now, her whereabouts remain unknown.

The case is classified as a possible runaway, and there have been few public updates regarding her status since her disappearance. Efforts to resolve the case have involved various agencies, but more information is still needed to determine what happened after she left with her boyfriend.

Last Seen: Nov 22, 2008

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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.

75%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 14 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 90%136 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP54236
Jane Doe — California
UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Weight 54%111 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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