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Alejandro Flores Tapia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Maria, California on Aug 28, 2005

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Victim Details

Nov 15, 2019

Dec 29, 2020

Alejandro

Flores Tapia

56

35

70 inches

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 28, 2005

Santa Maria

California

Santa Barbara County

No

66359

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

0509-0096

Sep 2, 2005

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

9680

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61615) and 1 other source
Alejandro Flores-Tapia, a 35-year-old man, was last seen on August 28, 2005, in Santa Maria, California. His disappearance remains unsolved, and there is limited publicly available information about the circumstances surrounding it. Despite his case being open for several years, no significant developments have surfaced, and details remain scarce.

Flores-Tapia was added to national missing persons databases, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. His case is listed on platforms like NamUs, and various efforts have been made to raise awareness about his disappearance. Investigators and the community continue to hope for any leads that could bring closure to his family.

If you have any information about his case, please contact the relevant authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 28, 2005

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 35
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 68%136 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 87%140–150 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 98%150–160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
    UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 35 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%185–200 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
    UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%131 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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