Above: Marifer Garcia in 2005


Above: Stephanie Garcia in 2005 (left) and an age-progressed image to 4, circa 2007 (right)

Marifer and Stephanie Garcia

Last seen in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 9, 2005

Vital statistics: Marifer is a hispanic female. She was born on May 8, 2004. Brown hair, black eyes. Was one at the time. Stephanie is a hispanic female. She was born on January 4, 2003. Black hair, brown eyes. Was two at the time.

NCIC numbers: M-108328522 (Marifer) and M-218303310 (Stephanie)

Circumstances: They were abducted by their non-custodial mother, Marisol Avalos. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. A felony warrant is on file for her. They may be in Mexico.


Above: Marisol Avalos in 2005

Vital statistics: Hispanic female. Born on August 7, 1980. Brown hair, brown eyes. She may use the last name "Garcia." Was twenty-four at the time.

If you have any information as to the Garcia childrens' whereabouts, please contact the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-5611. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project

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