3 Left: Espinoza, circa 1993; Right: Age-progression to 28 years (circa 2010)

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. Long, curly brown hair (usually kept in a pony tail); brown eyes.
• Tattoos: Espinoza has a homemade tattoo of a heart encircling the letter "M" near the thumb of one of her hands.
• Scars: Scars on both her knees, one inch scar on chin.
• Clothing: She was last seen wearing a black "Chicago Bulls" jacket, black pants and black, low top Nike shoes.
• Dentals: 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 03.00 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
Namus
Sacramento Bee 5/6/94