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Miguel Contreras Missing Person Case

Last seen in Seeley, California on Jun 23, 2001

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Victim Details

Nov 5, 2019

Aug 12, 2020

Miguel

Contreras

55

30

68 inches

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 23, 2001

Seeley

California

Imperial County

92273

No

66166

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

0106-0950

Jun 24, 2001

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61333) and 4 other sources
Miguel Contreras, a 30-year-old man from Seeley, California, was last seen on June 23, 2001. Very little is known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and he is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Authorities continue to seek information from the public to help locate him or provide details that could lead to understanding what happened.

Miguel's case is one of many unresolved missing persons cases, and the California Department of Justice has included his profile in their database. Despite the passage of time, no significant leads have emerged, and his family and law enforcement continue to hope for answers.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP61333
  • California Fish and Wildlife Journal - Contents - CA.gov
  • Nelson Freimer - UCLA Profiles
  • Study Publications for ROS - radc.rush.edu

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California - unidentified case UP12624
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP12624 • Found Sep 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%220 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Seely, California
    UP13418 • Found Jun 15, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%220 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP12620 • Found May 7, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 42%130 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP12610
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP12610 • Found Oct 3, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 80%160 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Pine Valley, California
    UP55716 • Found Jan 24, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 32%123 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13535 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP12621
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP12621 • Found Jul 3, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13276
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13276 • Found Mar 17, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%150 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP14740
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP14740 • Found Jul 28, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13427 • Found Nov 15, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30
    Race 60%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%175 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Hey everyone, I came across Miguel Contreras' case recently and can't shake this gut feeling about... ...Read More
    05/25/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following Miguel Contreras' disappearance, and something that caught my... ...Read More
    04/19/2023
    Does anyone have more information on the weather conditions in Seeley the day Miguel disappeared... ...Read More
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