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Santiago Alcala Ramirez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tijuana, California on Apr 1, 2014

Victim Details

Mar 9, 2016

Mar 25, 2022

Santiago

Alcala Ramirez

39

27

64 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 1, 2014

Tijuana

California

San Diego County

90768

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

San Diego Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32863) and 1 other source
Santiago Alcala Ramirez, a 27-year-old man, was last seen on April 1, 2014, near the California-Mexico border, specifically in Tijuana. Santiago, who was described as 5'4" and weighing 160 pounds, did not return home after that day, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case was officially reported, and his details were added to missing persons databases, including NamUs.

Santiago's case is classified as missing, and there are no publicly available details that suggest what might have happened to him. The lack of further leads or information surrounding his disappearance has left it unresolved, though authorities continue to seek information that could provide answers. Given the cross-border location of his disappearance, it's possible he could be in either Mexico or California, complicating the investigation. His family and law enforcement agencies encourage anyone with information to come forward in hopes of solving this case.

Efforts to locate him remain ongoing as his name is included in multiple missing persons registries.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 2014

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 27 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 71%121 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 55%198 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Indio, California
    UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 47%278 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15094
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15094 • Found Jan 1, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–46 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 55%199 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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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