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2215DFCA - Louise Alva Ayala

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Louise Alva Ayala

Name: Louise Alva Ayala
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: July 7, 1998
Location Last Seen: Lakewood, Los Angeles County, California

Physical Description

Date of Birth: February 14, 1933
Age: 65 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Louise Ayala Brabenec
Distinguishing Marks/Features: She has a hysterectomy scar on her abdomen.

Identifiers

Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Dark colored pants and a light colored t-shirt
Jewelry: Gold necklace
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances

Louise Alva Ayala was last seen by family members on July 7, 1998.

Ayala lived alone and was an active person who enjoyed traveling, photography and spending time with family and friends. She was not reported missing until June 23rd due to the fact that she often traveled. However, after she was reported missing, detectives found no indication of preparations for travel arrangements.

Due to suspicious circumstances discovered during the investigation, it is believed Ayala was the victim of foul play and the case is being handled by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Tamar Abraham, Detective
Agency Phone Number: 323-890-5500
Agency E-Mail: tlabraha@lasd.org or homicideops@lasd.org
Agency Case Number: 098-21636-1328-011

NCIC Case Number: M140769030
NamUs Case Number: 13692

Information Source(s)

NamUs
California Office of the Attorney General
The Los Angeles Times
Fox 11

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2009; Last Updated: 10/20/2021 - By: kw


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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.

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