TX TX - McAllen, "Paloma Unknown" LIVING HispFem 2YO, scar below navel, left by mom, May'98

[MacPlus512]

I'm surprised this case doesn't have a thread yet. This child was found alive in May 1998, estimated to be 2 years old at the time.

Doe Network ID is 219UFTX.
Link: The Doe Network: Case File 219UFTX

This child would now be a legal adult. Curious as to whether or not any identity was ever established here.

This is my first time making a thread like this despite being a member here for many years...if there's anything that needs added let me know!!

 

[Melt71]

I stumbled across this case in the back-pages of WS. One would imagine Paloma has done DNA and may have discovered her real identity at this point. Though perhaps the lack of Mexican test results may hamper her search.

 

[Hochman]

Pictures on her DoeNetwork page & more info.

Estimated Age - 2 years old
Race - Hispanic
Sex - Female
Height - 2'10"
Weight - 23 lbs.
Hair Color - Brown
Eye Color - Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features - Small scar below navel.


"The birth mother of the child, a Mexican woman made her way across the border near McAllen, Texas. She was unable to provide additional care to the child afterward. She gave the child to a Spanish woman, who reluctantly accepted her.

In May of 1998, the woman was looking for a good home for the child, as she was leaving the country and could not take her. She left the child with a registered nurse at a migrant clinic and signed a letter giving the child up for adoption.

The whereabouts of the birth mother and the woman she initially left the child with are unknown.

The child, known as "Paloma," now lives with a couple in Illinois who has guardianship over her. The couple has tried to adopt her, but has been unable to, since she has no birth certificate, and so little is known about her background."

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Hopefully they were able to adopt her eventually. What a heart-breaking situation her biological mother must have been in.

 

[MacPlus512]

Has anyone heard of any updates on this case? This is one of the few since I started following cold cases that still has yet to be solved.