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Gloria Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laredo, Texas on Sep 24, 1985

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Victim Details

Aug 3, 2016

Aug 11, 2023

Gloria

Cruz

66

25

64 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 24, 1985

Laredo

Texas

Webb County

25023

Laredo Police Deptartment

Laredo

Texas

,

85-30100

Jul 23, 1997

Laredo Police Deptartment

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34645) and 5 other sources
Gloria Ann Cruz, a 25-year-old woman, was last seen on September 24, 1985, in Laredo, Texas. On that day, she was reportedly at Jarvis Plaza, wearing a gray and purple body shirt, blue jeans, and sandals. Gloria's case remains unsolved, and she has not been seen or heard from since. She may have also been known by the last name Gongora.

At the time of her disappearance, Gloria was described as 5'4" tall, weighing around 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Despite efforts by local law enforcement, very little information about her case has emerged over the years. Investigators are still seeking any potential leads, and her family continues to hope for answers regarding what happened to her on that day in 1985.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Laredo Police Department to help bring closure to this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Sep 24, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Gloria Ann Cruz - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP34645
  • 794DFTX - Gloria Ann Cruz - Doe Network
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Jane Doe — Canóvanas, Puerto Rico
    UP159873 • Found May 10, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 88%Est. 68 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 6%2,220 mi away
    TimingFound 41 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 85%129 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: remains tentatively named Gloria Cruz Sanchez
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — El Cenizo, Texas
    UP11710 • Found May 16, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 23%156 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Texas
    UP3536 • Found Sep 21, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 29–34 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 64%140 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP3939
    Jane Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP3939 • Found Nov 1, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%147 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%119 lb vs 110 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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