Left 2 photos: Lopez, circa 1996; Right: Progressed to age 28 (circa 2006); Progressed to age 28 (circa 2006); Progressed to age 39 (circa 2017)
Name: Desiree Lynette Lopez
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: August 15, 1996
Location Last Seen: Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Date of Birth: November 26, 1978
Age: 17 years old
Race: White/Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Hair Color: Light brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Not available. Had no restorations.
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: in CODIS
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Lopez was last seen in Hialeah, Florida on August 15, 1996. She was last believed to be in the company of an adult male.
They may have traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada or California.
Agency Name: Hialeah Gardens Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Benny Merino
Agency Phone Number: (305) 953-5200
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 968382
NCMEC Case Number: 828329
NamUs Case Number: MP6312
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
NamUs
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Missing Children Information Clearinghouse
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 10/16/2022 - By: kc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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