Amalia Monserrat Marquez

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Above: Marquez, circa 1998

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Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: April 1998 from Los Angeles, California
  • Classification: Missing
  • Date of Birth: April 4, 1955
  • Age: 42 years old
  • Height and Weight: 5'8, 130 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic (Puerto Rican) female. Gray hair, brown eyes. Marquez may use the alias names Amalia Marin and/or Talia Marin Bey.
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    Details of Disappearance

    Marquez was last seen in Los Angeles, California during April 1998, three days prior to her forty-third birthday. She has never been heard from again. Marquez was the president of ClearGreen Inc. prior to her disappearance; ClearGreen followed the teachings of the author/guru Carlos Castaneda and led seminars based off his methods. She disappeared the same month Castaneda died, along with four other of his disciples. All of their telephone numbers were reportedly disconnected on the same day. Talia Bey, one of Marquez's aliases, was listed on Castaneda's death certificate as his niece.

    Marquez's family lives in Puerto Rico and are still searching for her.

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    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Los Angeles Police Department
    213-485-2504

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    Source Information
    California Attorney General's Office
    Sustained Action: an Investigation Into the Legacy of Carlos Castaneda

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    Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.

    Last updated September 5, 2006; distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.

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