Above: Araiza, circa 1983
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: November 1983 from Watsonville, California Classification: Missing Date of Birth: December 19, 1940 Age: 42 years old Height and Weight: 5'0, 125 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Black hair, black eyes. Araiza's nicknames are Tootsie and Tonie, and she may use the first names Marty, Matilda and/or Millie. She has a scar across her cheek and a long scar on her forearm. Her eyes are almond-shaped.
Details of Disappearance
Araiza's family last saw her in Ajo, Arizona in 1974. The last time they spoke to her was in November 1983. She told them she was in Watsonville, California at the time, and she refused to come home even though her mother was dying. Araiza never got in touch with her relatives again and her current whereabouts are unknown. Few details are available in her case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 1, 2011; distinguishing characteristics updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Watsonville Police Department
831-768-3363
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