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📌 Maria Rosario Olea – Missing Person Case Timeline

Full Name: Maria Rosario Olea
Missing Since: November 18, 2006
Last Known Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Status: Still missing; foul play suspected

🕵️ Background

Maria Rosario Olea was a 29-year-old Hispanic woman who disappeared in late 2006 in Colorado Springs. At the time, she was a devoted mother and was described as behaving normally before her disappearance.

🗓️ Key Dates & Timeline

📅 November 18, 2006 — Last Known Sighting

– Maria was at her brother’s home in Colorado Springs.
– She checked her phone and said she had to go out and would be back — but never returned.
– An incoming call at 7:14 p.m. was the last known communication she received.

📅 November 19, 2006 — Missed Appointment

– Maria was expected to do a child custody exchange with her ex-boyfriend in a parking lot near Sierra High School in Colorado Springs.
– She did not arrive, nor did she call — behavior her loved ones described as unusual.

📅 November 20, 2006 — Reported Missing

– When Maria failed to pick up her young son from his father’s home and could not be reached, she was officially reported missing by family.

📅 November 26, 2006 — Abandoned Vehicle Found

– Six days later, Maria’s blue 1999 Chevrolet Tracker SUV (Colorado license plate 165LMG) was found locked and abandoned in the parking lot of Zio’s Italian Restaurant on Corporate Drive, Colorado Springs.
– The location was not near her home, and no sign of her was found.

🧠 Details & Concerns
– Maria left most personal belongings behind, including new furniture and uncashed child support checks.
– Her phone and purse disappeared with her — adding urgency and mystery to the case.
– No verified sightings or credible evidence has emerged since 2006.
– Foul play is suspected, but no confirmed resolution has been released by investigators.

📍 Investigation Status

– The Colorado Springs Police Department continues to list her as an endangered missing person
– Public appeals for information are still encouraged, and any tips should be directed to local authorities.

🧩 Why This Case Matters
This disappearance remains unresolved after nearly two decades — making it a long-term cold case that continues to draw attention from true-crime researchers and missing-persons advocates.

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Report on Colorado Springs Cold Case Page:

Maria Rosario Olea was reported Missing on November 20, 2006 by her sister in law, Patricia Maycott. Ms. Maycott reported that on November 18, 2006 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Ms. Olea had left her brother’s house and stated she would be back, but did not return. Ms. Olea was supposed to do a child exchange with her ex-boyfriend, Emillio Resendiz on November 19, 2006, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Sierra High school, but never showed up or called, which Mr. Resendiz stated was unusual. Ms. Olea was also supposed to meet a friend by the name of Mario on Sunday to go to a party, but Ms. Olea didn’t answer her phone when he called her. She was last seen wearing a red shirt, blue pants, and white shoes. On November 26, 2006, Patricia Maycott and Ms. Olea’s two brothers Freddy and Yary located Ms. Olea’s blue 1999 Chevrolet Tracker, license number 165LMG, abandoned in the parking lot of Zios Italian Restaurant. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department.

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Maria Rosario Olea has been missing from Colorado Springs, Colorado since November 18th, 2006. She was 29.

Maria, who had lived with her brother and sister-in-law for the past 3 & 1/2 years, had just gotten her own apartment for her and her child. Though she had recently lost her job at Mimi’s Cafe she was actively searching and interviewing for new jobs. She was in good spirits and didn’t appear stressed or behave out of character. She reportedly left the home of her brother and sister-in-law around 6:30 pm the night of November 18th after she looked at her phone. Newspaper sources report she received a phone call at 7:14 pm that lasted for 3 minutes, however, it’s not publicly known who she spoke with.

On November 19th, Maria was to meet with her ex-boyfriend to do a child exchange at 4 pm in the parking lot of Sierra High School but Maria never showed up, nor did she call. This is completely out of character for Maria who is described as devoted mother. On Sunday, the 20th, Maria had plans to attend a party with a friend but she never answered the phone when he called. Her family was concerned and filed a missing persons report. They immediately began organizing searches for her. Her car was found abandoned in a Zio’s Italian Restaurant on the 6600 block of Corporate Drive six days later, on November 26th, during a search by her family. That Zio’s is reportedly a long way from Maria’s apartment. Her phone and purse were not in the vehicle and both are still missing. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance.

Maria Rosario Olea was born September 10th, 1977. Her nickname is Rosa and she may sometimes use Rosario as her name. She is Indigenous with auburn hair and brown eyes. She was last known to be 5’5-5’6 and 180-185 lbs. Maria was last seen wearing a red shirt, blue pants, and white shoes. She is listed in NamUs as # MP7435 and there are two comparisons for her DNA/dentals.

If you have any information in the disappearance of twenty-nine-year-old mother Maria Rosario Olea please contact the Colorado Springs PD at 719-444-7000, referencing case # 06-39573. This year is 20 years since anyone has seen Maria.

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