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Elvia Morales

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Possible Location(s):

  • Oregon
  • California

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Elvia Morales police Police: Ore. Teen Kidnapped By Family Friend

Cops say it was an "inappropriate" relationship between 14-year-old Elvia Morales and a 38-year-old family friend named Juan Martinez-Martinez that may have fueled Elvia's abduction on August 5, 2009. Authorities tell AMW that Martinez-Martinez stormed into Elvia's home, grabbed her and fled. Now, police say that Martinez-Martinez may have taken the teen to California. »The Full Story

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Last updated August 10, 2009

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Teen, Abductor May Be En Route To Calif.

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Juan Martinez-Martinez is wanted for the abduction of 14-year-old Elvia Morales.

It was the morning of August 5, 2009 and Elvia Morales was at home in Woodburn, Ore. with her 17-year-old cousin.  Elvia's father was at work when his friend, 38-year-old Juan Martinez-Martinez arrived at the Morales house with one thing in mind -- taking Elvia with him.

Cops say Martinez-Martinez over-powered Elvia's cousin, grabbed the 13-year-old girl, and took off in a dark, older sedan -- possibly a Saturn. 

Family members say that Martinez-Martinez was a family friend and worked with Elvia's father, but they hadn't seen him in months.  Police allege that perhaps Martinez-Martinez and Elvia had some kind of a romantic relationship. 

Authorities think that Martinez-Martinez may have taken Elvia to Calif. where he has family. 

Juan Martinez-Martinez has worked as a field worker and is sometimes transient.  He's described as 5'6", 145 lbs., with short black hair.

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Elvia Morales may be en route to California with her suspected abductor, Juan Martinez-Martinez.


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Sex:
Female
Race:
Hispanic
Age at Disappearance:
14
Current Age:
15
Height:
4'5" - 4'6"
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Black
  • Elvia has long, black hair.
Other Phys. Characteristics:
  • Birthmark the size of a dime on her left bicep.
Last Seen:
  • Woodburn , OR
Other Possible Locations:
  • Oregon
  • California

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Juan Martinez-Martinez is wanted for the abduction of 14-year-old Elvia Morales.
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Elvia Morales may be en route to California with her suspected abductor, Juan Martinez-Martinez.

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