Image of child; scar on abdomen.
Image of child; scar on abdomen.
Date of Discovery: May 1, 1998
Location of Discovery: McAllen, Hildalgo County, Texas
Estimated Date of Death: N/A - Living
State of Remains: N/A - Living
Cause of Death: N/A - Living
Estimated Age: 2 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Female
Height: 2'10"
Weight: 23 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Small scar below navel.
Dentals: Unknown.
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available.
Clothing: Unknown.
Jewelry: Unknown.
Additional Personal Items: Unknown.
The birth mother of the child, a Mexican woman made her way across the border near McAllen, Texas. She was unable to provide additional care to the child afterward. She gave the child to a Spanish woman, who reluctantly accepted her.
In May of 1998, the woman was looking for a good home for the child, as she was leaving the country and could not take her. She left the child with a registered nurse at a migrant clinic and signed a letter giving the child up for adoption.
The whereabouts of the birth mother and the woman she initially left the child with are unknown.
The child, known as "Paloma," now lives with a couple in Illinois who has guardianship over her. The couple has tried to adopt her, but has been unable to, since she has no birth certificate, and so little is known about her background.
Agency Name: McAllen Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 956-972-7315
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 99002318
Agency Name: Pontiac Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Jim Roberts
Agency Phone Number: 815-844-5148
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: Unknown
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: Not entered
NCMEC
Pontiac Police Department
Added: Prior to 2005; Last Updated: 11/15/19
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** Listed information may be estimated.
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