The Orange County Sheriff's Department has reopened the cold case of Maritza Glean Grimmett, who went missing in 1979, after identifying her remains. New interest surrounds her ex-husband, Howard Grimmett, who convinced her to come to California amid their divorce. Her remains were discovered in 1983, but identification took decades, with investigators recently using social media to connect to relatives. In March 2024, Maritza was identified after a woman reached out regarding her missing mother, marking a significant step in cold case investigations.
After decades of uncertainty, Maritza Glean Grimmett's remains were identified, leading detectives to focus on her ex-husband as a primary suspect in her murder.
Utilizing social media for the first time in cold case investigations highlighted a breakthrough in connecting a forensic rendering to a family’s missing loved one.
Investigators emphasized that while the victims are important, the efforts are predominantly for the peace of mind of the family members who suffered the loss.
The case demonstrates how collaboration across platforms, including Facebook, can revitalize old cases and bring closure to families of missing individuals.
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