Amanda Marie Rivera

Left and Center: Amanda circa, 1990

Right: Age Progressed to age 29


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: October 5, 1990

Missing From: La Mesa, San Diego County, California

Classification: Endangered Missing

Date Of Birth: August 23, 1976

Age: 14 years old

Height and Weight: 5’0″ and 110 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic Female, Brown hair, Brown eyes, Amanda has a scar on her right hand and a wart on her right index finger

Clothing/Jewelry Description: A white t-shirt, a pair of royal blue sweatpants or black shorts, and a pair of black Van shoes

NCMEC Number: 745376


Details of Disappearance

Amanda was last seen in La Mesa, California on October 5th 1990. She was last seen after being dropped off near a friend’s home on Nobel Street in the Spring Valley area. She has never been seen or heard from again. Little information is known about her disappearance and the case remains unsolved.


Investigating Agency

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

La Mesa Police Department 619-667-1400


Source Information

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

La Mesa Police Department Cold Homicide Cases

The Charley Project

The Doe Network

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