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Vicente Gaona, age 20, was last seen on February 2, 2000, near Salton City, California. His disappearance occurred under troubling circumstances. Vicente was reportedly attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border when the individuals who were smuggling him demanded more money for his passage. After this demand, Vicente was not heard from again, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

At the time of his disappearance, Vicente was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'7" tall and weigh ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 02, 2000
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Victim Details

Nov 05, 2019

Aug 03, 2020

Vicente

Gaona

44

20

67 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Feb 02, 2000

Salton City

California

Imperial County

92274

No

334

66154

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

0002-0040

2000-02-02

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

11/25/2025


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