The person at the center of this case
Martha Louise Scholz
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Martha Louise Scholz
Justice for Martha Louise Scholz — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why was the case assigned to the Homicide Bureau rather than missing persons? Does this suggest foul play is suspected?
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clue
Lead #2What were Martha's medical conditions and could they have affected her ability to care for herself or communicate?
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witness
Lead #3Who last saw Martha on October 23, 2021, and what were the circumstances of that encounter?
Martha Louise Scholz, a 73-year-old woman, was last seen on October 23, 2021, on the 300 block of East Carson Street in Carson, California. She has medical conditions that put her at risk, and her disappearance remains unexplained. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information that could locate her or clarify the circumstances of her disappearance.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau
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location
Lead #4Has a thorough search of the Carson area been conducted, including nearby shelters, hospitals, and transit stations?
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NamUs case MP86135. Missing person: Martha Louise Scholz.
Last known contact: 2021-10-23 in Carson, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Martha Scholz was last seen on October 23, 2021 on the 300 block of East Carson Street in the city of Carson, California.
She is at risk due to her due to her medical conditions. Demographics: 73 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 155 lbs, hair: White, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: gray sweater, black pants.
Investigating agency: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau.
Timeline of Events
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2021-10-23
Last seen on East Carson Street
Martha Louise Scholz was last seen on October 23, 2021 on the 300 block of East Carson Street in Carson, California.
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 23, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3238905500
You can remain anonymous