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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72357) and 4 other sources
Yesenia Valencia, a 14-year-old from South Gate, California, was last seen on May 31, 2006. Prior to her disappearance, Yesenia had been talking about running away with her boyfriend, "Tony." On the day she went missing, she ran away from her mother's care and has not been seen since. Authorities believe that she may have left voluntarily, but her whereabouts remain unknown.

Yesenia is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 feet tall and weighed around 160 pounds. She also has a surgery scar on her left forearm and suffered from acne. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unresolved, and law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: May 31, 2006

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — 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 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 54%111 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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 14 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"
Weight 90%136 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 55%Est. 35–45 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 95%125–140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 59%Est. 40–65 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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