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Maria Garcia, 24, was last seen on November 6, 2003, in Salem, Oregon. Her disappearance is one of many unsolved cases from the area. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding her last movements, but her case remains open with local authorities continuing to seek any information that could lead to answers.

At the time of her disappearance, Maria had no known history of disappearing or mental health issues, raising significant concerns about foul play. Efforts by investigators ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 06, 2003

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Victim Details

Oct 01, 2023

Feb 22, 2024

Maria

Garcia

44

24

61 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

In the fall of 2003, a young woman named Maria Magdalena Garcia vanished from her life in Salem, Oregon, leaving behind a void of information and a family grappling with unanswered questions. At 24 years old, Maria was last in contact with anyone on November 6, 2003. She was of Hispanic and White/Caucasian ethnicity, with black hair and brown eyes. Standing at five feet one inch tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, she was a noticeable presence, yet details about her life at the time of her disappearance are scarce. The Salem Police Department has been handling her case, but the circumstances surrounding her last known moments are shrouded in mystery. The investigation into Maria's disappearance has been hampered by a lack of concrete leads. The last known information about her whereabouts was that she was living at an unknown address within Salem. Shortly before she went missing, she had a phone conversation with her mother. During this call, Maria reportedly expressed a desire to leave her current situation, a statement that has left her family to speculate about what troubles she may have been facing. Following this conversation, all communication from Maria ceased. Her friends have suggested that she might have left for Mexico, but this has never been confirmed, leaving a wide range of possibilities for her disappearance. No details about what she was last seen wearing or if she had any personal belongings with her have been made public. The case of Maria Magdalena Garcia is a difficult one, marked by a profound lack of evidence and the passage of a significant amount of time. With no clear indication of her intentions or any physical evidence to guide them, investigators are left with very little to go on. The ambiguity of her final conversation with her mother, coupled with the unverified rumors of a possible trip to Mexico, creates a challenging puzzle for law enforcement. The absence of further information has left her family and the community with a lingering sense of uncertainty. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained departure, leaving behind a trail of questions and a family still hoping for answers.

Nov 06, 2003

Salem

Oregon

Marion County

No

130167

Salem Police Department

Salem

Oregon

Marion County

97301

555 Liberty Street Southeast, Oregon

5035886123

Local

Law Enforcement

0366352

Salem Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

05/27/2026


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