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Guillermo Velazco Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Oct 26, 1996

Victim Details

Feb 27, 2019

Feb 6, 2023

Guillermo

Velazco

75

45

67 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 26, 1996

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

No

48442

Tampa Police Department

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33602

411 North Franklin Street, Florida

8132763200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.tampagov.net/police

96-84396

Nov 11, 1996

Tampa Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55721) and 1 other source
Guillermo Velazco, a 45-year-old man, was last seen on October 26, 1996, when he walked away from a group home in Tampa, Florida. Known to use aliases and having traveled to locations such as New York and Miami, Velazco had a history of movement across different parts of the country, making the search for him more complex. He has been missing ever since, with little information available on his whereabouts following his disappearance.

At the time he went missing, Velazco was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'7" tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair. Despite the efforts of authorities and public awareness campaigns, no solid leads have surfaced regarding his fate. His case remains unsolved, contributing to the growing number of cold cases in Florida that continue to await resolution.
Last Seen: Oct 26, 1996

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP55721 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Arcadia, Florida
    UP1057 • Found Nov 23, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
    UP81735 • Found Jul 26, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 70%175 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP8112
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP8112 • Found Nov 8, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Ocala, Florida - unidentified case UP2911
    John Doe — Ocala, Florida
    UP2911 • Found Dec 30, 1997
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%144 lb vs 140 lb

    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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