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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP98652)
Joanna Cedeno-Hernandez, a 22-year-old woman, was last seen on May 6, 2016, in Anaheim, California. Little is known about the exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance, but her case remains open and unresolved. Cedeno-Hernandez is listed as missing by the California Department of Justice, though specific details such as her activities before she went missing or potential leads have not been widely publicized.

At the time of her disappearance, Cedeno-Hernandez was described as Hispanic, and authorities have urged anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to come forward. As in many missing person cases, time is a critical factor, and tips from the public could help move the investigation forward.

Her family and local authorities continue to search for answers in hopes of bringing closure to this case, though updates on her situation have remained scarce since her disappearance.

Last Seen: May 6, 2016

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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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%136 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Alpine, California
UP107707 • Found Jun 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%95 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 46%Est. 40–65 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 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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