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 #1What did store employees or customers observe on December 6, 1982? Were there any suspicious individuals present?
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evidence
Lead #2What items did Maribel purchase at the store, and could transaction records help establish an exact timeline?
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location
Lead #3What was the exact route between her home and the corner store, and were there any known dangerous areas or blind spots?
On December 6, 1982, nine-year-old Maribel Oquendo-Carrero left her home in Homestead, Florida, to walk to a nearby corner store, where family members confirmed she made purchases before vanishing without a trace. Over 40 years later, her disappearance remains unsolved, with no confirmed sightings or leads despite her ties to multiple states including Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, and Florida. The FBI continues to seek information that could lead to her recovery or identification of those responsible, offering a $25,000 reward for credible leads.
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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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clue
Lead #4Why has there been no trace of Maribel despite her family ties across Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, and Florida—could she have been transported out of state?
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Official wording
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
Maribel Goes Missing
Nine-year-old Maribel Oquendo-Carrero left her home in Homestead, Florida, to walk to the corner store. Family members confirmed she arrived at the store and made purchases. She has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 1982
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:December 6, 1982
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case