Missing: Marizela Perez

By Michelle Malkin  •  March 7, 2011 03:57 AM

I just got off the phone with my family.

This is my beautiful cousin, Marizela Perez:

She is a University of Washington undergrad and she has been missing since Saturday afternoon, when she left the Rainier Beach neighborhood headed to the UW Seattle campus. Her parents have been trying to reach her all weekend; she apparently never made it to campus and has not been heard from by phone/Internet. They’ve filed a missing persons report with the Seattle Police Department. Hospitals have been alerted, according to family members, and bus and train routes have been checked. No sign.

Here’s more info we’re trying to spread via Facebook and Q13Fox/KCPQ in Seattle:

MISSING PERSON

Name: Marizela Perez

Date Missing: March 5, 2011, 12:00-12:30 P.M.

Last Seen: Rainier Beach area, heading to UW Seattle campus to meet friends for lunch or study in the UW libraries

Possible Routes: Sound Link Light Rail stations, downtown/Chinatown areas, UW Seattle campus, U-district

Description – Asian female, 5’5” tall, 110 lbs, skinny build, asymmetrical bob with short bangs and brown/red highlights hairstyle, tattoo on left inner arm with the words ‘lahat ay magiging maayos’, last seen wearing denim jeans, light brown suede laced boots, possibly wearing green eye contacts, possibly carrying a plaid backpack with a Macbook Pro laptop, taking medication for depression.

Seattle-area readers, can you please help get the word out — and if you or anyone you know might know anything about Marizela’s (nickname: “Em-Em”) whereabouts, please get in touch with the Seattle Police Department/UWPD or contacts listed at Facebook link above ASAP.

Marizela, if you are able to let your dad and mom know that you are okay, please contact them. You are so loved.

***

“Lahat ay magiging maayos” is Tagalog for “All will be well.”

May God make it so. Please keep my cousin and her family in your prayers. Thank you.

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  1. #101
    On March 7th, 2011 at 11:49 am, Major O said:

    Michelle,
    I live in Puget Sound. I don’t have much to offer in the way of help but I’ll definitely post this up on my FB page if that can help in any way. Looking to God…

  2. #102
    On March 7th, 2011 at 11:50 am, greenfairie said:

    Praying she will be found safe.

  3. #103
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:04 pm, Louie Nine said:

    Prayers from here, too, Michelle.

  4. #104
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:12 pm, ThackerAgency said:

    in my prayers hopefully she’ll turn up safely soon.

  5. #105
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:24 pm, Drained Brain said:

    Although we’ve never met, our thoughts are with you and your family.

  6. #106
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:31 pm, NeoFan said:

    Our family is praying for Marizela and your family.

  7. #107
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:34 pm, torpedoman2002 said:

    Your family is in my prayers Michelle.

  8. #108
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:37 pm, DarkCurrent said:

    I’m originally from Seattle and have a lot of family and friends there. Posted to my FB page.

  9. #109
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:48 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    Our prayers go out to you and Marizela’s family as well.

  10. #110
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:51 pm, Ellyk said:

    Praying for Marizela and your family.

  11. #111
    On March 7th, 2011 at 12:53 pm, Cathy B in AZ said:

    Hoping she is found, Michelle! Praying!

  12. #112
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:01 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    I hope your cousin’s okay, Michelle. She indeed looks like a lovely person. Do what you have to do.

  13. #113
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:04 pm, exceller said:

    oh my, please let her be found safe and sound.

  14. #114
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:09 pm, Zesty said:

    Praying, Michelle, and BELIEVING that what we ask, we receive. We ask for her immediate, safe, healthy return.

  15. #115
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:13 pm, sicoit said:

    I keep checking back to see if there are any updates…..still praying..

  16. #116
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:13 pm, tone said:

    Prsying for her Michelle…

  17. #117
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:14 pm, tone said:

    Praying…

  18. #118
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:29 pm, rambler said:

    Best wishes and prayers for a speedy, safe return.

  19. #119
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:31 pm, Lindsay said:

    Still praying in Florida…checking frequently for updates.

    May God protect Marizela and keep her safe, may she be found soon, and may He comfort and strengthen your family until she is found.

  20. #120
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:36 pm, swmntman said:

    On my knees now…

  21. #121
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:45 pm, swede said:

    “But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

    Stay strong Michelle. Pray in love, believing – and never, never give up hope. You and Marizela are loved.

  22. #122
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:48 pm, Ota Benga said:

    It hurt my heart to read this post. Best wishes for a safe and happy ending to this. I’m so sorry.

  23. #123
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:48 pm, CaryConcealed said:

    Praying for her return safe and soon.

  24. #124
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:51 pm, canb0nly1 said:

    Praying for Marizela and all of your family.

    “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

  25. #125
    On March 7th, 2011 at 1:52 pm, happyscrapper said:

    I just got here after the virus scare. I have started lifting prayers for the safe return of MM’s cousin!! Please, God, keep her safe!

  26. #126
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:01 pm, Tuesday said:

    Hoping and praying ALL WILL BE WELL!

    Trust in Him, when to simply trust Him seems the hardest thing of all.

  27. #127
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:05 pm, granite said:

    Please add my prayers to those of all the other posters.

  28. #128
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:15 pm, Badger40 said:

    I add my prayers to this list.

  29. #129
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:33 pm, letget said:

    Michelle, if you are reading this, have you told Fox news about this? Since you are on at least one time per week, sometimes more, they could get the word out. Also, you might want to get in touch of America’s Most Wanted. They post missing people daily, I believe.
    Still prayers for Marizela’s safe return.
    L

  30. #130
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:33 pm, BB said:

    Prayers and tears. Godspeed, Marizela.

  31. #131
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:38 pm, NotaSlickFan said:

    My hopes and prayers are with Marizela that she returns safely to her loving family and friends. God watch over and protect “Em, Em”.

  32. #132
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:41 pm, christian lady said:

    My prayers go out to you and family. May God keep her safe.

  33. #133
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:47 pm, regularguy said:

    Ditto all the prayers. May God bless and keep her safe. Checking throughout the day for a happy update.

  34. #134
    On March 7th, 2011 at 2:49 pm, Marshall_Will said:

    letget,

    I have reached out to Victoria Taft here in the Portland area kindly asking is she will pass the word on her radio show.

    Lest anyone get any misimpressions here, it’s very typical for Filipino families to stay in very close touch w/ one another. Even while at work or out of town, my wife knows of our daughters’ whereabouts on a -constant- basis.

    All “troop movements” are reported to HQ ( mom ) directly. If the girls don’t return mom’s incessant phone calls that means I will be getting phone calls. And yes, any unreturned call is considered serious stuff. Just wanted to point out this isn’t likely an over reaction. We continue to pray.

  35. #135
    On March 7th, 2011 at 3:27 pm, MeepMeep said:

    My prayers for Marizela and for you and your family, Michelle. Stay strong.

  36. #136
    On March 7th, 2011 at 3:28 pm, annettejt said:

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

  37. #137
    On March 7th, 2011 at 3:34 pm, SolidSnake said:

    I will definitely pray for your cousin. I hope she will be okay.

  38. #138
    On March 7th, 2011 at 3:37 pm, iamgman said:

    Cannot imagine your anguish. I hope all turns out well.

  39. #139
    On March 7th, 2011 at 3:45 pm, sueb2356 said:

    Michelle, Your dear cousin is in our thoughts and prayers. May the Holy Spirit protect her and guide her home.

  40. #140
    On March 7th, 2011 at 3:46 pm, USCitizen said:

    Alert re-posted at my place.

    - USCitizen

  41. #141
    On March 7th, 2011 at 3:55 pm, FireBlogger said:

    Prayers for Em Em and the entire family.

  42. #142
    On March 7th, 2011 at 4:02 pm, Bruce said:

    Prayers for her safe return, Michelle. God bless…

  43. #143
    On March 7th, 2011 at 4:06 pm, Ward Cleaver said:

    She’s in our prayers, sweetie. Hang in there.

  44. #144
    On March 7th, 2011 at 4:16 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    (sigh) I keep waiting for a good news update.

  45. #145
    On March 7th, 2011 at 4:28 pm, Ignatius Reilly said:

    I feel very personally and fervently my admiration and appreciation for Michelle, her brains, her courage, her grace, and her value to our country. This in spite of the fact that I have never seen or had the least contact with our hostess other than through her public work. Whatever touches Michelle or concerns her welfare touches and concerns me. I fervently hope for the safe return of Marizela to her family.

  46. #146
    On March 7th, 2011 at 4:31 pm, JT said:

    I keep coming back looking for a positive update. I’ll keep praying.

  47. #147
    On March 7th, 2011 at 4:41 pm, ConservativeR said:

    Michelle, I am praying for Marizela’s safe return to her parents and for peace for your whole family.

  48. #148
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:10 pm, floridaobserver said:

    From your lips to God’s ears:
    “Lahat ay magiging maayos”

  49. #149
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:10 pm, birdfeeder said:

    I am committing to fasting and praying until she is found.

  50. #150
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:13 pm, 24Klady said:

    I’ve been checking back all day too. Still praying for a happy reunion before the day is over.

  51. #151
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:33 pm, SignPainterGuy said:

    Still praying.
    Still hoping.
    Still confident.

  52. #152
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:36 pm, ConservativeInNewYork said:

    Praying that your young cousin will be ok, and that she will be reunited with her family soon.

  53. #153
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:45 pm, EROWMER said:

    May God return the girl to her family soon.

  54. #154
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:50 pm, BannedinBoston said:

    Michelle, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for Marizela’s safe return.

  55. #155
    On March 7th, 2011 at 5:52 pm, GladzKravtz said:

    I keep coming back to see if there has been an update.
    Still here, with faith.

  56. #156
    On March 7th, 2011 at 6:02 pm, stacman said:

    I’m so sorry to hear of this Michelle. I send all my heartfelt wishes and prayers to Marizela, you Michelle, and your entire family…

  57. #157
    On March 7th, 2011 at 6:31 pm, MarcoPolo said:

    Prayers from here too. Facebooked it, wish I could do more.

  58. #158
    On March 7th, 2011 at 6:37 pm, swede said:

    Ota Benga said:
    It hurt my heart to read this post. Best wishes for a safe and happy ending to this. I’m so sorry.

    It’s nice when diverse people come together in common concern. Good on ya.

  59. #159
    On March 7th, 2011 at 6:39 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Deepest prayers for her safe return and strength for you and your family!

  60. #160
    On March 7th, 2011 at 7:02 pm, oil can harry said:

    My prayers are with Em-Em and family. May she be found safe and well.
    Never give up on her safe return.

  61. #161
    On March 7th, 2011 at 7:05 pm, TanyaB said:

    I am so so sorry Michelle. Can’t imagine what you are going through.
    You are in my prayerful thoughts.

  62. #162
    On March 7th, 2011 at 7:14 pm, starlightwoman said:

    I hope she is found safe soon! God speed!

  63. #163
    On March 7th, 2011 at 7:18 pm, Truesoldier said:

    I am so sorry to hear about your cousins dissapearance. I know many people in the Seattle area that are already looking for her and many more that I will be passing the information along to.

    In the meantime, my prayers are with your cousin for her safe return, as well as with you and your family to bring you a measure of comfort.

  64. #164
    On March 7th, 2011 at 7:24 pm, Splinter said:

    My thoughts and prayers are with Em-Em Michelle. I wish that I could offer more.
    May God protect her.

  65. #165
    On March 7th, 2011 at 7:35 pm, Tennyson said:

    Holding out all hope for the best outcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  66. #166
    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:01 pm, Jet Jaguar said:

    God please watch over Marizela. Send your Angels to guard her and to bring her to safety.

  67. #167
    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:05 pm, huggybear said:

    I read about this on another blog so the word is definitely out there. Hoping for a safe, speedy return for Marizela.

  68. #168
    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:18 pm, birdfeeder said:

    This is a spiritual battle. Prayer in Jesus’ name is powerful, but fasting along with it is mighty. Please, fellow lovers of Michelle, join me in a fast until Marizela is safely found. I was involved in a similar situation a number of years ago, and the young teen girl was miraculously found safe. My prayer partner and I committed to eating nothing until she was found.

  69. #169
    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:23 pm, Ronin said:

    I’m praying for Marizela and her family, too.

  70. #170
    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:30 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Michelle, all I can offer you are my prayers. All of us here wish we could do so much more.

  71. #171
    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:52 pm, swede said:

    That’s probably the best thing to offer anyway Flyover.

    This thing has been weighing on my heart all day. I’ll go to sleep with another prayer for Em Em and family and wake up hoping for good news.

    Please let us know any developments Michelle. God bless you and your family allways.

  72. #172
    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:52 pm, surfhut said:

    I have family in the Seattle and Portland areas. Have sent this info to them.

    Your cousin is in my prayers for her safe return.

  73. #173
    On March 7th, 2011 at 9:23 pm, Flyoverman said:

    On March 7th, 2011 at 8:52 pm, swede said:

    That’s probably the best thing to offer anyway Flyover.

    Nothing better.

    When things like this happen minutes seem like hours. Days seem like weeks. Rest is impossible and helplessness overwhelms you.

    All that you have left is the power of prayer.

    We all need to remember that regardless of what happens, we should not focus on “why,” but “what for.”

  74. #174
    On March 7th, 2011 at 9:29 pm, bjc said:

    *There’s is always room for more prayer with bjc; I shall lift your cousin up in my thoughts and prayers that she will come forth and be united with her family!

  75. #175
    On March 7th, 2011 at 9:49 pm, Armydad said:

    Prayers from every veteran here in Texas…may your family feel the hands of Jesus hold you and comfort you.

  76. #176
    On March 7th, 2011 at 9:58 pm, handymom said:

    Still praying.

  77. #177
    On March 7th, 2011 at 10:04 pm, mockingbyrd said:

    In the area, spreading word.

    Be assured of our prayers. Mary and Joseph lost their Son for three days, may they comfort your family as they do know your pain.

  78. #178
    On March 7th, 2011 at 10:10 pm, 24Klady said:

    Wishing MM and family a peaceful night with good news tomorrow. I’m coming down with the monster of all colds. Signing off for the night, but my prayers will continue.

  79. #179
    On March 7th, 2011 at 10:17 pm, sbw999 said:

    Praying hard, hard, hard. Please let her be found safe…

  80. #180
    On March 7th, 2011 at 10:18 pm, imannee said:

    Is it my imagination or are there a rash of missing students?

    Michelle, my prayers go out to you and your family and I pray your beautiful cousin makes it home safe and sound.

  81. #181
    On March 7th, 2011 at 10:41 pm, Savage24 said:

    My prayers are with you.

  82. #182
    On March 7th, 2011 at 10:52 pm, Dire Straits said:

    My prayers are sent..

  83. #183
    On March 7th, 2011 at 11:04 pm, travlinman said:

    Prayers up from Ol’ Trav for your cousin and your family. God Bless.

  84. #184
    On March 7th, 2011 at 11:11 pm, teachem2 said:

    I’m sending up prayers that your cousin will be found safe and returned to your family very soon. I cannot imagine what you must be going through, but I do know that the power of prayer is great.

  85. #185
    On March 7th, 2011 at 11:13 pm, intercontinental said:

    I am so sorry to read about this news. You, and your entire family, are in my prayers. A candle is lit for her safe return.

  86. #186
    On March 7th, 2011 at 11:37 pm, mushroom said:

    Prayers from NC.

  87. #187
    On March 8th, 2011 at 12:36 am, TN Mom said:

    Michelle, you are in my prayers always. Tonite, I will pray for your cousin & family.

  88. #188
    On March 8th, 2011 at 1:45 am, Major O said:

    I saw that this was mentioned on King 5 News tonight so the word has gone out broadly.

  89. #189
    On March 8th, 2011 at 1:48 am, mattymatt10 said:

    Was hoping to see a good update by now. :-(

    Will continue to pray.

  90. #190
    On March 8th, 2011 at 7:07 am, tre said:

    I’m still praying. I’ve also mentioned it on other blogs I read.

    I pray God that You bring her back safely today.

  91. #191
    On March 8th, 2011 at 8:02 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    Was hoping to see a good update by now.

    Exactly my thoughts. Praying for a happy resolution… soon!

  92. #192
    On March 8th, 2011 at 8:25 am, blomkvist01 said:

    You and your family are in our prayers, Michelle. We hope everything will turn out all right.

  93. #193
    On March 8th, 2011 at 8:36 am, Patronedheart said:

    I’ve been saying prayers for Marizela daily throughout the day since I saw this post, and I’ll continue to do so until we find out she’s ok. God be with Michelle and her family, and please let Marizela come home safe.

  94. #194
    On March 8th, 2011 at 8:41 am, swede said:

    Sigh. Tears. Hear us Lord. Please bring this girl home today. Comfort this family in crisis. In you Lord, lahat ay magiging maayos.

  95. #195
    On March 8th, 2011 at 8:59 am, Lindsay said:

    Checked the blog first thing this morning, hoping….still praying for Marizela’s safe return to your family. May God comfort and give you strength while you wait today. You are in many hearts and minds, Michelle.

  96. #196
    On March 8th, 2011 at 9:08 am, redhandpaddy said:

    Our prayers are with Marizela and the family for her safe return.

  97. #197
    On March 8th, 2011 at 9:17 am, FirstSkirt said:

    Checked your site first thing this morning….still praying this ends well for Marizela…in Jesus’ holy name.

  98. #198
    On March 8th, 2011 at 9:17 am, MajorKen said:

    Michelle,

    I am praying your your cousin Marizela’s safe return. I rarely post so I just wanted you to know I am praying the Lord bless and keep her right now. Whatever happened I pray He will deliver her safely home to her family. Lord let these words that have been spoken and written happen already and in accordance with Your will. I these things have already come to pass and we only need to see them with our believing eyes. Lord magnify the prayers of all who are praying for her safe return under any and all circumstances and that the victory is yours and knowledge of that victory reinforces our faith.

    Amen

  99. #199
    On March 8th, 2011 at 9:54 am, Karen22011 said:

    Michelle, hoping and praying this ends well for Marizela and your entire family. Marizela is a beautiful young woman.

    This is a very scary and dangerous world our beautiful young daughters are having to grow up in nowadays, nothing like the world I grew up in 40 years ago.

  100. #200
    On March 8th, 2011 at 10:09 am, jhva99 said:

    May God lead her back into the embrace of her family.

    Everyone at C4P is praying for her safe return.

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