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Sonia Rivas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Nov 10, 2011

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Victim Details

Created

Sep 13, 2016

Case Added

May 1, 2020

First Name

Sonia

Last Name

Rivas

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

67 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Weight To

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Nov 10, 2011

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Tribal Land

Unknown

Agency ID

18776

Agency Name

Houston Police Department

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77048

Agency Contact

Darrin Buse

Contact Job Title

Detective

Contact Email

Agency Address

8300 Mykawa, Texas

Agency Phone

8323941872

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

Agency Case #

146288111

Agency Report Date

Nov 11, 2011

Primary Agency

Houston Police Department

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 15, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35244) and 3 other sources

Sonia Rivas, a 39-year-old woman, was last seen on November 10, 2011, in Houston, Texas. On the day of her disappearance, Sonia was reported to have walked away from a McDonald's location and has not been seen since. Her case remains unsolved, and despite investigations, little information has surfaced regarding her whereabouts. Sonia was described as having gray or partially gray hair, standing at 5'7", and weighing approximately 130 pounds at the time of her disappearance.

Her case has been listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. The Houston community, along with local law enforcement, remains invested in bringing attention to her case, hoping that new information may help bring closure to her family. Sonia’s disappearance highlights the ongoing challenge of unsolved missing person cases in Houston and the need for continued public awareness.
Last Seen: Nov 10, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP35244 - Office of Justice Programs

Sonia Rivas - Facebook

Obituaries Archives - La Prensa Newspaper

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.

79%Possible

Jane Doe — Houston, Texas

UP72078 • Found Jul 21, 2020

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Sex ✓Female

Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 39 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 9 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'7"

Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

77%Possible

Jane Doe — Houston, Texas

UP103953 • Found Apr 24, 2023

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Sex ✓Female

Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%8 mi away, same county

TimingFound 11 years after last seen

Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'7"

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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Sonia Rivas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Nov 10, 2011

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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