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Spencer, Kamelia M. Dec 20,1999; Palmdale, California Family Abduction
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Kamelia Maria Spencer


Left: Kamelia, circa 1999;
Right: Age-progression to age 8 (circa 2005)


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: December 20, 1999 from Palmdale, California
Classification: Family Abduction
Date Of Birth: January 7, 1997
Age: 2 years old
Height and Weight: 3'0, 36 - 45 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Biracial female. Black/brown hair, brown eyes.


Details of Disappearance

Kamelia was last seen at an amusement park or carnival in Palmdale, California on December 20, 1999. She was in foster care at the time of her disappearance. She was abducted by her non-custodial father, Derek Spencer, and her non-custodial grandmother, Helen Barbara Gruning, during a supervised visit. Photographs and vital statistics for the abductors are posted below this case summary. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warrants for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution were issued for both of them on October 27, 2000.
Kamelia, Derek, and Gruning may be in Las Vegas, Nevada, or they may have left the United States. They may be accompanied by another adult female. The abductors are considered to be armed and dangerous. Caution is advised when approaching them. Kamelia's case remains unsolved.



Derek Spencer

Above Images: Derek Spencer

Date of Birth: July 16, 1972
Age: 27 years old
Height and Weight: 5'8 - 6'1, 160 - 180 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Sandy brown hair, green eyes. Derek has his first name tattooed on his forearm or left shoulder. He may use the last name Gruning.
Helen Barbara Gruning

Above: Helen Barbara Gruning

Date of Birth: April 24, 1947
Age: 52 years old
Height and Weight: 5'5, 105 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Red hair, green eyes. Gruning often wears wigs.


Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Los Angeles Police Department
323-890-5500



Source Information
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Child Search Ministries
Los Angeles County Missing Children
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
California District Attorney's Office



Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.

Last updated July 20, 2004.

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Above: Kamelia Spencer in 1999 (left) and an age-progressed image to 10, circa 2007 (right)

Kamelia Marie Spencer

Last seen in Palmdale, California on December 20, 1999

Vital statistics: Born on January 7, 1997. Brown hair, brown eyes. Kamelia is biracial, but it is unknown what her racial mix is; she is white and another unknown race. Was two at the time.

NCIC number: M-920676479

Circumstances: Kamelia was in foster care at the time of her abduction. She was abducted from a carnival; she was on a supervised visit by her non-custodial father, Derek Spencer, and her non-custodial paternal grandmother, Helen Barbara Gruning. Photos and vital statistics for them are posted below. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warrants for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution were issued for both of them on October 27, 2000. They may be in Las Vegas, or they may have left the country. Caution is advised.


Above: Derek Spencer in 1999

Vital statistics: Born on July 16, 1972. Sandy brown hair, green eyes. Derek has his first name tattooed on his forearm or left shoulder. He may use the last name Gruning. Was twenty-seven at the time. CAUTION ADVISED - DEREK SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.


Above: Helen GRuning in 1999

Vital statistics: Born on April 24, 1947. Red hair, green eyes. She often wears wigs. Was fifty-two at the time. CAUTION ADVISED - HELEN SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

If you have any information as to Kamelia's whereabouts, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 323-890-5500. Any information recieved can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
Los Angeles County Missing Children
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
California Missing Persons Registry
<a href="http://www.forthelost.org/">For the Lost</a>
<a href="http://www.forthelost.org/family/index.html">Adam Haseeb Memorial Pages</a>
<a href="http://forthelost.wordpress.com/">For the Lost blog</a>
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Kamelia Spencer





* Report Type: Parental/Family Abduction
* Sex: Female
* Race: White
* Hair: Black
* Eye Color: Brown
* Height: 3 ft. 00 in.
* Weight: 36 lbs.
* Date of Birth: 1/7/1997
* Last Seen: 12/20/1999
* Dental X-rays Available: No
* Age Enhanced

Kamelia is being concealed by her father Derek Spencer. Derek has warrants totaling $350,000 for his arrest. Additionally, suspect Helen Gruning has a $250,000 warrant for her involvement with the abduction of Kamelia. The photo on the left is age progressed to 10 years of age. Age progression is provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

CONTACT
Agency: Los Angeles Sheriffs Department
Phone Number: (661) 267-4300
Case Number: 995086726


SUSPECT

Helen Barbara Gruning



* Sex: Female
* Race: White
* Hair: Red
* Eye Color: Green
* Height: 5 ft. 05 in.
* Weight: 105 lbs.
* Date of Birth: 4/24/1947


SUSPECT

Derek Spencer



* Sex: Male
* Race: White
* Hair: Blonde
* Eye Color: Green
* Height: 6 ft. 01 in.
* Weight: 180 lbs.
* Date of Birth: 7/16/1972
* Other Identifiers: Tattoo of Derek on left shoulder
* Alias:
Gruning
http://dojapp.doj.ca.gov/missing/detail.as...N=2320011200168
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661-267-4300
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Los Angeles Police Department
323-890-5500

LASD Case Number: 995086726

NCMEC #: NCMC882726

NCIC Number: M-920676479
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Family Abduction
KAMELIA SPENCER
DOB: Jan 7, 1997
Missing: Dec 20, 1999
Age Now: 14
Sex: Female
Race: Biracial
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 3'0" (91 cm)
Weight: 45 lbs (20 kg)
Missing From:
PALMDALE
CA
United States
Age Progressed

DEREK SPENCER
Abductor
DOB: Jul 16, 1972
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair: Sandy
Eyes: Green
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Weight: 160 lbs (73 kg)

HELEN GRUNING
Abductor
DOB: Apr 24, 1947
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Red
Eyes: Green
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Weight: 105 lbs (48 kg)

Kamelia's photo is shown age progressed to 14 years. She was allegedly abducted by her father, Derek Spencer, and grandmother, Helen Barbara Gruning. FBI UFAP warrants were issued for the abductors on 10/27/00. The abductors may be in the company of another adult female. They may have left the country or traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada. Derek may use the alias last name of Gruning. He has "Derek" tattooed on his arm. Helen often wears wigs. They may be armed and dangerous. CAUTION ADVISED.
ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)

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Derek may use the alias last name of Gruning. He has "Derek" tattooed on his arm
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Helen Barbara Gruning often uses wigs.
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