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Maria Monrean Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Jose, California on Aug 1, 1996

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Victim Details

Oct 10, 2021

Oct 11, 2021

Maria

Monrean

66

36

59 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Aug 1, 1996

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

No

107969

San Jose Police Department

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

95110

201 West Mission Street, California

4082778900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.sjpd.org/

96-286-9515

San Jose Police Department

6667

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85110) and 4 other sources
Maria Ann Monrean, age 36, was last seen on August 1, 1996, in San Jose, California. Her case remains unsolved, and there are very few details about her disappearance. At the time, she stood 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighed approximately 135 pounds, and had blonde hair and blue eyes. Maria was known to use several aliases, including Maria Antonucci, Julie Smith, and Elizabeth Joy Monrean.

Despite an active missing persons investigation, the circumstances around Maria’s disappearance remain unclear. Authorities have not reported any significant leads, and no further information regarding her whereabouts has been uncovered. Maria’s case is still open, and the San Jose Police Department continues to seek any information that could help resolve her disappearance.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Maria Ann Monrean | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Maria Ann Monrean - The Charley Project
  • 1614DFCA - Maria Ann Monrean - Doe Network
  • Maria Monrean | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP129724
    Jane Doe — San Jose, California
    UP129724 • Found Jan 23, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'3"–5'5" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%120–125 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5958 • Found Jun 19, 2004
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 4'11"
    Weight 81%109 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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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