The person at the center of this case
Julia Alvarez Rodriguez
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: Julia Alvarez Rodriguez
Justice for Julia Alvarez Rodriguez — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Julia's car found burned in Castle Hayne, several miles from where she disappeared? Was this intentional destruction of evidence?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic evidence was recovered from the burned vehicle, and did it indicate foul play?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone witness Julia leaving Leland or see her vehicle on the route to Castle Hayne?
Julia Alvarez Rodriguez, a 44-year-old woman, disappeared on October 28, 1995, after telling her daughter she was going to the store in Leland, North Carolina. Five days later, her burned vehicle was discovered in a wooded area near Castle Hayne, raising serious questions about foul play. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of her disappearance and the fate of Ms. Rodriguez remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information from the public.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any persons of interest identified in connection with the vehicle fire or her disappearance?
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NamUs case MP37338. Missing person: Julia Alvarez Rodriguez.
Last known contact: 1995-10-28 in Leland, Brunswick, NC. Circumstances: On 10/28/1995, Rodriguez told her daughter that she was going to the store and would return shortly.
She left in her car and has not been seen since. On 11/03/1995, Rodriguez's car was found burned in a wooded area in Castle Hayne, NC.
Demographics: 44 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 4 ft 8 in, 125 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White blouse, white slacks; Footwear: White Sneakers; Jewelry: Necklace with cross Wedding ring. Investigating agency: Brunswick County Sheriff's Office | 95-1795.
Timeline of Events
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1995-10-28
Julia Alvarez Rodriguez disappears
Rodriguez told her daughter she was going to the store and would return shortly. She left in her car and has not been seen since.
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1995-11-03
Burned vehicle discovered
Rodriguez's car was found burned in a wooded area in Castle Hayne, NC, five days after her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 1995
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 1995
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9102532694
You can remain anonymous