The person at the center of this case
Elyssa Marie Vasquez
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: Elyssa Marie Vasquez
Justice for Elyssa Marie Vasquez — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Elyssa's disappearance from school that day?
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Lead #2Did any classmates, teachers, or other students see Elyssa after school hours on January 28, 2003?
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Lead #3Elyssa has distinctive physical features including pierced ears and a round scar near her right shoulder—could help with identification.
Elyssa Marie Vasquez, a 12-year-old biracial girl, disappeared on January 28, 2003, after being last seen at school in Doraville, Georgia. She was wearing a blue ski jacket with a white stripe, dark blue jeans, and white sneakers. Despite the passage of over two decades, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen her or knows what happened.
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Lead #4Why has there been no contact or sighting of Elyssa in over 20 years despite her young age and distinctive appearance?
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NamUs case MP6768. Missing person: Elyssa Marie Vasquez.
Last known contact: 2003-01-28 in Doraville, DeKalb, GA. Circumstances: Elyssa was last seen, when she was 12 years old, at school on January 28, 2003.
Elyssa has pierced ears and a round scar near her right shoulder. She is Biracial.
Elyssa is Black and Hispanic. Her nicknames are Lisa and Lee Lee.
Demographics: 12 years, Female, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 117 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark blue jeans, blue ski jacket with white stripe down middle; Footwear: White sneakers. Investigating agency: DeKalb County Police Department | 03-031683 | 2003-01-28.
Timeline of Events
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2003-01-28
Last Seen at School
Elyssa Marie Vasquez, age 12, was last seen at school in Doraville, DeKalb County, Georgia. She was wearing a dark blue ski jacket with white stripe, dark blue jeans, and white sneakers.
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Case Information
Incident:January 28, 2003
Last Updated:July 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 28, 2003
Last Updated:July 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7707247710
You can remain anonymous