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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9972) and 6 other sources
On April 2, 2000, a 22-year-old woman named Indira Montiero vanished from her residence in Manhattan, New York. She was last known to be at her home in the 1800 block of 7th Avenue. At approximately 7:00 PM that evening, she was on the phone with a friend. The conversation was abruptly interrupted by the sound of her boyfriend, Heriberto Palacio, yelling at her in the background. That phone call was the last time anyone ever heard from Indira Montiero. All communication from her ceased, and she has not been seen or heard from since.

In the days that followed Indira's disappearance, concern grew among her friends and family. The abrupt end to the phone call, coupled with her subsequent silence, was alarming. Authorities were notified, and an investigation into her disappearance began. Late in April 2000, investigators located and apprehended Heriberto Palacio. He was questioned extensively regarding Indira's whereabouts and the events of April 2nd. Despite the suspicious circumstances of their last interaction, no arrests were made in connection with her disappearance, and Palacio was not charged.

The investigation into what happened to Indira Montiero has left many questions unanswered. Indira is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian female with brown hair and brown eyes. She was known to wear glasses and had distinctive tattoos, including a rose on her right ankle and another on her back. She also had pierced ears. The case of Indira Montiero remains a mystery, a story of a young woman who was there one moment and gone the next, leaving behind only the echo of a final, fraught conversation. The lack of resolution has left a void for those who knew her, a painful uncertainty that has endured for years. The overview of the case points to a domestic disturbance as the precipitating event, but without further evidence or witnesses, the full story of what transpired in that Manhattan apartment remains unknown.

Last Seen: Apr 2, 2000

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP2801
Jane Doe — Queens, New York
UP2801 • Found Jul 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%123 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6054
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6054 • Found Jun 17, 2000
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%100 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP14585
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP14585 • Found Sep 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2274
Jane Doe — Brielle, New Jersey
UP2274 • Found Jun 15, 2008
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%123 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
82%Moderate
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1454
Jane Doe — Hoboken, New Jersey
UP1454 • Found Feb 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 24–34 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 0%166 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP70309
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP70309 • Found May 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 82%Est. 45–65 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 89%127 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP56403
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP56403 • Found Mar 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 91%126 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP17517
Jane Doe — New York, New York
UP17517 • Found Feb 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP107089
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP107089 • Found Aug 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 0%202 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland - unidentified case UP1856
Jane Doe — Brooklyn, Maryland
UP1856 • Found Jul 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–23 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%176 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 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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