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 of Laura's disappearance while with her husband, and why did she not return home?
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evidence
Lead #2Has any trace of Laura been found since January 9, 2025, including her clothing or personal items?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Laura's activities or whereabouts after she was last seen with her husband?
Laura Lee Buso, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, disappeared on January 9, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California, while with her husband. She was approximately 7 to 8 weeks pregnant at the time and was last seen wearing a maroon hoodie, black shorts, and black Polo shoes. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public.
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Lead #4What specific location in Santa Barbara was she last seen, and were there any vehicles involved?
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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 with Husband
Laura Lee Buso was last seen with her husband in Santa Barbara, California. She was approximately 7 to 8 weeks pregnant at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:January 9, 2025
Last Updated:June 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 9, 2025
Last Updated:June 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8056814100
You can remain anonymous