3 Left: Espinoza, circa 1993; Right: Age-progression to 23 years (circa 2005)

Melissa Ann Espinoza
Missing since December 2, 1993 from Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California.
Classification: Non Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 23, 1981
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 12 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'1; 125 lbs
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White/Hispanic female. Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Tattoos: Espinoza has a homemade tattoo of a heart encircling the letter "M" near the thumb of one of her hands.
• Clothing: She was last seen wearing a black "Chicago Bulls " jacket, black pants and black low top Nike shoes.
• Dentals: Not available
• DNA: Available in CODIS

Circumstances of Disappearance
Espinoza was last seen in her hometown of Rancho Cordova, California on December 2, 1993.
She was sitting on the hood of a car at 3 a.m. in an area known for drugs and shady deals.
There are suspicious circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Foul play is suspected.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
916-875-5115

Agency Case Number: 93-90888

NCMEC #: NCMC787469

NCIC Number: M-673123250
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Polly Klaas Foundation
CA DOJ
Sacramento Bee 5/6/94