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Karla Casanova

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Karla Casanova missing children,Karla Casanova

Possible Location(s):

  • Tennessee
  • Mexico
  • Texas
  • Arkansas
  • Illinois
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Chicago , IL

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Karla Casanova children,missing Mother Found Murdered, Three Children Missing

Authorities in Chicago, Ill. are searching for three children after their mother was found murdered. Cops fear that the children may have been kidnapped by their father, Benito Casanova.

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Sex:
Female
Race:
Other
Age at Disappearance:
7
Current Age:
12
Height:
4'1"
Weight:
75 lbs.
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Brown
  • Karla's hair is long, often in a pony tail. She has bangs.
Eyes:
  • Brown
Other Phys. Characteristics:
  • Cops say the Casanova children are biracial: Hispanic and Caucasian.
Scars and Tattoos:
  • No known scars
  • No known tattoos
Location information:
  • Karla's mother was found murdered on Monday, April 21, 2008. Cops fear that Karla and her brothers were kidnapped and may be in the company of their father, Benito Casanova.
Last Seen:
  • Chicago , IL
  • Police say that Karla and her brothers were picked up from Yates Elementary on the afternoon of Friday, April 18 by their father Benito Casanova.
Other Possible Locations:
  • Tennessee
  • Mexico
  • Texas
  • Arkansas
  • Illinois
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Chicago , IL
  • Detectives are searching for the Casanova children. They fear they could have been kidnapped by their father after their mother's murder and they say they could be headed to his native Mexico.
Last Known Locations:
  • Chicago , IL
Karla and her siblings live in Chicago.
Vehicle To Look For:
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Karla and her brothers may be with their father, Benito Casanova. Cops say Benito may be driving a silver or gray 2002 Dodge Dakota with Illinois plates: 86196HB.
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Last updated June 20, 2008

Karla Casanova

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Media Photo 7 year old Karla Casanova has not been seen since Friday April 18 2008 missing children,Karla Casanova
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7-year-old Karla Casanova has not been seen since Friday, April 18, 2008.
Media Photo 11 year old Fernando is 5 tall and weighs 130 pounds missing children,Karla Casanova
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11-year-old Fernando is 5' tall and weighs 130 pounds.
Media Photo 6 year old Oscar is the youngest of the Casanova children He is 4 tall and weighs 60 pounds missing children,Karla Casanova
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6-year-old Oscar is the youngest of the Casanova children. He is 4' tall and weighs 60 pounds.

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