North American Missing Persons Network
 
Sofia Lucerno Juarez

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Above Images: Juarez, circa 2003; Center: Age-progressed by NCMEC to 9 (circa 2007)
Right: Age-progressed by NCMEC to 11 years (circa 2009)

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: February 4, 2003 from Kennewick, Washington
  • Classification: Non-Family Abduction
  • Date Of Birth: February 5, 1998
  • Age: 4
  • Height: 3'0"
  • Weight: 33 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Race: White/Hispanic
  • Gender: Female
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Missing top four front teeth.
    Mole under left eye. Pierced ears.
  • Clothing: Blue overalls, a red shirt with long sleeves, violet
    socks, white Converse shoes.
  • Jewelry: Gold hoop earrings.
  • Case Number: 03-03751
  • NCMEC Number: NCMC954908
  • NCIC Number: M-863010955
  • Dentals: Not Available

    • Details of Disappearance

    Sofia was last known to be playing with her brother in her bedroom between 8:15 and 9:15 p.m. on February 4, 2003, the day before her fifth birthday. Sofia left the bedroom and told her mother, Maria Juarez, she was going to the store five blocks away. She would be accompanied by her grandmother's boyfriend, Jose Lopez Torres. Maria gave her a dollar to spend at the store and assumed she caught a ride with Torres. Sofia did not get into the car, however. No one saw her leave the house. When Torres returned from the store at 9:45 p.m. and said Sofia had not gone with him, Maria alerted the authorities. Police fear she wandered outside and was abducted.

    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Kennewick Police Department
    (509) 585-4208

    Source Information
    Federal Bureau of Investigation
    National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    Child Seek Network
    Nations Missing Children Organization, Inc.
    WASPC
    CA DOJ