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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59845) and 3 other sources
Valerie Zapata, a 15-year-old girl, was last seen on September 2, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Very little information is available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance. She was listed in national missing persons databases like NamUs, but no further updates have been provided by authorities or family members since her disappearance. Her case remains open, and law enforcement agencies are still encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Valerie's case has garnered attention from platforms aimed at helping solve missing persons cases, and the Los Angeles Police Department remains the point of contact for any leads. If you have any relevant information, you're encouraged to reach out to law enforcement or use the available tip lines.

Last Seen: Sep 2, 2019

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 — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 90%Est. 18–25 vs 15 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Hair 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 63%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 73%136 lb vs 110 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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