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Lauren Pena Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kernville, California on Feb 13, 2014

Victim Details

Jul 07, 2014

Oct 26, 2020

Lauren

Pena

44

32

66 inches

67 inches

100 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 13, 2014

Kernville

California

Tulare County

93238

15476

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92123

9621 Ridgehaven Court, California

8585655200

County

Law Enforcement

www.sdsheriff.net

14108352

2014-02-15

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/07/2026


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Lauren Ysabel Pena, age 32, was last seen on February 13, 2014, near Kernville, California. Lauren's vehicle was located a few days later on February 17 at McNally’s Fairview Lodge, a remote area near the Sequoia National Forest. Witnesses reported seeing Lauren with a backpack, inquiring about trailheads in the area. Despite these sightings, she was not believed to be adequately prepared for the rugged terrain or the winter weather conditions.

After her disappearance, search eff ...
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Last Seen: Feb 13, 2014

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    I recently stumbled upon Lauren Pena's case again, and something that stands out to me is the trailh... ...Read More
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