The person at the center of this case
Laura Lee Buso
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Laura Lee Buso
Justice for Laura Lee Buso — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances surrounding Laura's disappearance and what was her condition on the day she was last seen?
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witness
Lead #2What information can her husband or other potential witnesses provide about her activities and whereabouts after January 9, 2025?
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Lead #3Have there been any sightings of a woman matching Laura's description wearing the reported clothing since her disappearance?
Laura Lee Buso, a 35-year-old Hispanic woman who was 7-8 weeks pregnant, was last seen with her husband in Santa Barbara, California on January 9, 2025. She disappeared while wearing a maroon hoodie, black shorts, and black Polo shoes, and her whereabouts remain unknown. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate her disappearance and seeks any information that could help locate her and ensure the safety of both her and her unborn child.
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Lead #4What investigative leads or physical evidence has been developed in the case since her disappearance was reported?
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NamUs case MP140723. Missing person: Laura Lee Buso.
Last known contact: 2025-01-09 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA. Circumstances: Laura Lee Buso was last seen with her husband in Santa Barbara, California, on January 9, 2025.
She was approximately 7 to 8 weeks pregnant at the time. Laura was last seen wearing black shorts, a maroon hoodie, and black Polo shoes.
Demographics: 35 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Laura was last seen wearing black shorts, a maroon hoodie, and black Polo shoes.. Investigating agency: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office | 25-928.
Timeline of Events
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2025-01-09
Last Seen
Laura Lee Buso was last seen with her husband in Santa Barbara, California. She was approximately 7-8 weeks pregnant at the time and wearing black shorts, a maroon hoodie, and black Polo shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:January 9, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 9, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8056814100
You can remain anonymous