The person at the center of this case
Maribel Oquendo-Carrero
Missing Person · Open
43 years waiting · since 1982
MARIBEL OQUENDO-CARRERO
Justice for Maribel Oquendo-Carrero — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Maribel between the corner store and her home on December 6, 1982?
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evidence
Lead #2What items did Maribel purchase at the store, and did store staff recall her demeanor or any interactions?
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clue
Lead #3Maribel has documented ties to Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, and Florida—could she have been transported to any of these locations?
On December 6, 1982, nine-year-old Maribel Oquendo-Carrero left her home in Homestead, Florida, to walk to a nearby corner store where she made purchases and was last seen by family members. She has not been seen or heard from in over 40 years, and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unknown. The FBI is seeking information from the public and offers a $25,000 reward for details leading to her recovery or identification of the person responsible.
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#277
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Miami Field Office
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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person
Lead #4Were there any known individuals in the Homestead area in 1982 with a history of child abductions or suspicious behavior toward children?
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Source Narrative
December 6, 1982 Homestead, Florida On December 6, 1982, Maribel Oquendo-Carrero left her home in Homestead, Florida, to walk to the corner store. Family members report she made it to the store and purchased items.
Maribel has not been seen or heard from since. At the time she went missing, she was 9 years old, wearing a white t-shirt, blue and pink pants, and new beige and brown shoes.
Both of Maribel’s ears are pierced. Remarks: Maribel has ties to Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, and Florida.
Timeline of Events
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1982-12-06
Last Sighting at Store
Maribel left home to walk to corner store, made purchases, and was last seen by family members. She was wearing a white t-shirt, blue and pink pants, and new beige and brown shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 1982
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 1982
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case