Marilou Medina Dunlap, 44, was last seen on April 27, 2002, in San Diego though she lived in San Clemente. A friend reported seeing her near El Cajon Boulevard and the 805 Freeway that day. She failed to appear for work the following morning in Mission Viejo, and her red 1997 Honda Civic was later found parked at her San Clemente home, which prompted investigators to call the circumstances suspicious.

Marilou is described as petite, 4 feet 11 inches and about 100 pounds. At the time she vanished she was wearing blue jeans, a black collared t-shirt and black sandals with a small heel, and carrying a black purse and a black MTI cellular phone. Her four front teeth were capped. Her husband reported last seeing her early on April 26, a day before the friend’s sighting.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate but no significant leads have been reported. If anyone knew Marilou, saw her vehicle, or has information about her movements around April 26–27, 2002, please come forward.