Cold-Case Murder Of 14-Year-Old LA County Girl Remains Unsolved 19 Years Later

LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding new leads in the cold-case murder of a 14-year-old girl that has remained unsolved for more than 19 years.

On the morning of Jan. 25, 2006, 14-year-old Emmery Munoz was found dead in a loading dock area of a business in the 1500 block of Mirasol Street in Boyle Heights, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Emmery had last been seen alive five days earlier in the City Terrace neighborhood of East Los Angeles, police said.

With no substantial evidence on the motive or suspects, the LAPD and friends and family of Emmery are requested the public's assistance in finding any details about the murder.

“She was robbed of a quinceañera, a prom, a graduation, the career she so passionately dreamed of, and so much more," Crystal Munoz, Emmery’s younger sister, said at a recent news conference with LAPD detectives, NBC 4 reported.

Emmery would have celebrated her 34th birthday last week. A bright and ambitious student at Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School at the time of her death, Emmery had dreams of becoming a nurse, the station reported.

"We truly do believe that there's somebody who knows vital information that could help bring closure and some sense of justice to the family and loved ones of Emmery," LAPD Lt. Ryan Rabbett told ABC 7.

A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person of interest.

Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to contact LAPD detectives Torres, Meneses or Sharman at 213-486-8700 or 877-527-3247 during non-business hours. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or by calling 800-222-8477.

City News Service contributed to this report.