The person at the center of this case
Maribel Oquendo-Carrero
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
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, or observe any suspicious activity on December 6, 1982?
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evidence
Lead #2What happened to Maribel after she made purchases at the corner store—did she begin walking home or go elsewhere?
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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 one 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 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 establishing what happened after she left the store. The FBI continues to seek information from the public, offering a $25,000 reward for details leading to her recovery or the identification of those responsible.
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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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person
Lead #4Were there any known individuals in the Homestead area in 1982 with a history of targeting children or suspicious behavior toward Maribel?
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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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1982-08-22
Birth Date
Maribel Oquendo-Carrero was born on August 22, 1973 in Camden, New Jersey
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1982-12-06
Last Sighting
Maribel left her home in Homestead, Florida to walk to the corner store. She arrived at the store and made purchases. She was 9 years old, wearing a white t-shirt, blue and pink pants, and new beige and brown shoes.
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1982-12-06
Disappearance
Maribel Oquendo-Carrero disappeared after leaving the corner store in Homestead, Florida. She has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1982
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:August 22, 1982
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case