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Sylvia Valdez, a 48-year-old woman, was reported missing on January 10, 2004, in Holland, Michigan. At the time of her disappearance, Sylvia was described as 5'3" tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Little is known about the circumstances of her disappearance, as no specific details were provided by authorities regarding what she may have been wearing or carrying at the time. Additionally, she was known to use the alias "Celina Valdez."

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Last Seen: Jan 10, 2004

Victim Details

Mar 29, 2019

Jun 20, 2024

Sylvia

Valdez

69

48

63 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the community of Holland, Michigan, a 48-year-old woman named Sylvia Valdez vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family searching for answers. The last time she was seen was on January 10, 2004. At the time of her disappearance, Sylvia was described as being 5'3" tall and weighing around 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her life in the city of Holland and the events leading up to that winter day remain largely private, as the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have never been fully brought to light. More than a month after she was last seen, a missing person report was filed with the Holland Department of Public Safety on February 11, 2004. Despite this official step, the investigation into her whereabouts has been hampered by a significant lack of information. Few details have ever been released about what she may have been wearing or if she had any personal belongings with her when she went missing. It is known that she sometimes used the alias "Celina Valdez". The absence of concrete leads has made it difficult for investigators to piece together a timeline of her last known movements or to identify any potential reasons for her disappearance. For over two decades, the case of Sylvia Valdez's disappearance has remained unresolved, a lingering mystery for the Holland community and her loved ones. Authorities have classified her as an endangered missing person, yet no significant breakthroughs have been reported over the years. The investigation is still open, but the passage of time has not yielded the clues needed to bring closure. The Holland Department of Public Safety continues to hold the case file, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The lack of available information has been a persistent challenge, leaving those who knew Sylvia to wonder what happened on that January day, holding onto hope for answers that have yet to come.

Jan 10, 2004

Holland

Michigan

Ottawa County

49423

No

48889

Holland Department of Public Safety

Holland

Michigan

Ottawa County

49423

Kris Haglund

Captain

89 West 8th Street, Michigan

6163551100

Local

Law Enforcement

040110019

2004-02-11

Holland Department of Public Safety

Black

Brown

Brown

06/09/2026


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