The person at the center of this case
Maria Placz
Missing Person · Open
50 years waiting · since 1976
Missing Person: Maria Placz
Justice for Maria Placz — the trail went cold in 1976, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses who saw Maria on or after July 21, 1976 in Ventura?
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clue
Lead #2What were the specific circumstances of Maria's disappearance and why was she in Ventura that day?
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contact
Lead #3Did Maria have any planned activities or appointments on July 21, 1976 that might indicate where she was going?
Maria Placz, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared in Ventura, California on July 21, 1976, and has not been located for nearly 50 years. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with limited details about what happened after her last known contact. Anyone with information about Maria's whereabouts or the events surrounding her disappearance is urged to contact the Ventura Police Department.
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NamUs case MP41374. Missing person: Maria Placz.
Last known contact: 1976-07-21 in Ventura, Ventura, CA. Circumstances: Maria was last seen in Ventura, California on 07/21/1976.
Demographics: 26 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 130 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Ventura Police Department | 76-5127.
Timeline of Events
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1976-07-21
Last Known Contact
Maria Placz was last seen in Ventura, California on July 21, 1976.
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1976
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 1976
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8053394400
You can remain anonymous