
The person at the center of this case
Bella Cardenas
Justice for Bella Cardenas — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Bella leave the group home? Understanding her circumstances may help locate her.
Has anyone spotted a 5'4", 120 lb Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes matching Bella's description?
What was Bella's mental and emotional state before disappearing? Did she have friends or family she might contact?
Bella Cardenas, a 17-year-old girl, ran away from a group home in Orange, California on February 7, 2026. She has not been located since her disappearance nearly four months ago. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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NamUs case MP159655. Missing person: Bella Cardenas.
Last known contact: 2026-02-07 in Orange, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Bella ran away from group home on 2/7/2026.
Demographics: 17 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 26-004228 | 2026-06-16.
Bella Cardenas ran away from group home in Orange, California. Last known contact on this date.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.