Irene Marie Garcia

Left: Irene circa, 1997

Right: Age Progressed to age 34


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: December 7, 1997

Missing From: Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California

Classification: Endangered Missing

Date Of Birth: April 13, 1984

Age: 13 years old

Height and Weight: 5’3″ and 133 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic Female, Brown hair, Brown eyes, Irene might use the last name “Chavarin”

NCMEC Number: 1335029


Details of Disappearance

Irene was last seen in Watsonville, California on December 7th 1997. She is missing under unknown circumstances and she’s never been seen or heard from again. Very minimal information is available regarding her disappearance which remains unsolved.


Investigating Agency

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

Watsonville Police Department 831-471-1151


Source Information

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The Charley Project

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