In 2017, This New Mexico Mother Vanished Before Ever Checking In To Her Food Stamp Appointment
In 2017, Elizabeth Ann Hernandez was 29-years-old and a mother of two. She was also in a romantic relationship with her boyfriend, Miguel. And together, they were expecting another child.
So, in the time leading up to Elizabeth’s strange disappearance, she was four months pregnant. During the same period, she was working at a beauty salon following her graduation from beauty school.
On the side, Elizabeth also often babysat her sister’s two kids in order to earn some extra money.
While she expected to welcome her third child into the world in April 2018, though, she mysteriously vanished before Thanksgiving in 2017.
It all began on November 15 of that year, when Elizabeth spent the day hanging out at her sister’s home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then, later that evening, her boyfriend Miguel picked her up to bring her home.
The following day, November 16, 2017, Miguel reportedly dropped Elizabeth off at the Department of Human Services (DHS) building– which was located at 3280 Bridge Boulevard Southwest.
Elizabeth needed a ride to the DHS in order to attend a food stamp appointment that morning. Afterward, she planned to travel to her sister’s house again to babysit while her sister headed to work.
After Miguel dropped Elizabeth off, though, she never actually checked in for her appointment. And ever since that morning, she has never been seen or heard from again.
Back at home, Elizabeth left the majority of her belongings behind– such as her Electronic Benefits Transfer card and most of her clothes. Online, there has also been no activity on any of her social media accounts since she went missing.
Albuquerque Police Department – pictured above is Elizabeth
When speaking with authorities, her boyfriend Miguel claimed to have just dropped her off at the front of the DHS building that morning. And later, even though he was supposed to give Elizabeth a ride home, he detailed how she never called for a ride.
That’s why, later on, Miguel reportedly returned to the DHS looking for her. But he was never able to locate Elizabeth. Investigators did trace Miguel’s cell phone in order to confirm his statement.
According to Elizabeth’s family, it was very out of character for her to leave without any notice. And her loved ones firmly believe that she would have never willingly abandoned her children.
Investigators do suspect that foul play was involved in her disappearance. However, there is a lack of evidence, and her case has remained unsolved for over five years.
At the time of her disappearance, Elizabeth was five foot seven, weighed between 130 and 150 pounds, and had brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing black yoga pants, a burgundy top, and a dark-colored jacket. Elizabeth also had stars tattooed on her right leg.
If you have any information regarding Elizabeth’s disappearance or whereabouts, you are urged to contact the Albuquerque Police Department at (505) 924-6095.
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