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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6423) and 7 other sources
Sophia Felecita Moreno, a 16-year-old from Bryan, Texas, was last seen on May 11, 1979. That day, she had been with her mother at a laundromat in Bryan, where she talked about plans to attend a family gathering later that week. However, Sophia never arrived at the event, and she has not been seen or heard from since. Her case remains classified as an endangered missing person, with foul play suspected.

At the time of her disappearance, Sophia was 5'3" tall, weighed around 130 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. She also had several distinctive features, including a burn scar on her left leg, a tattoo on her left hand reading "A.H." between her thumb and index finger, a tattoo of a cross on her right hand, and a birthmark on her upper right leg. She was also known to use the names Sophie, Nina, or Felecita.

Authorities suspect foul play may have been involved in her disappearance due to reports of domestic abuse. Sophia was reportedly in a relationship with Abel Herrera, who was known to be violent and had allegedly abused her in the past. Despite these suspicions, no concrete evidence or leads have emerged over the years.

Her case has remained unsolved for decades, but it is still actively listed in missing person databases, with age-progressed photos circulated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The Bryan Police Department continues to seek information, hoping that new leads may eventually help resolve this long-standing mystery.

Last Seen: May 11, 1979

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2171
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2171 • Found Dec 29, 1989
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 72%161 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4189
Jane Doe — Texas
UP4189 • Found Apr 3, 1987
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 16 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2632
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2632 • Found Aug 12, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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.

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