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Raul Manzo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Apr 1, 1996

Victim Details

Dec 2, 2016

Jan 10, 2024

Raul

Manzo

62

32

66 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 1, 1996

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

No

19105

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

96-30800

Santa Ana Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36291) and 4 other sources
Raul Manzo, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on April 1, 1996, in Santa Ana, California. At the time of his disappearance, Manzo was 5'6" tall and weighed around 150 pounds, with brown hair. His family has not seen or heard from him since that day, and his case remains unsolved with very few details available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Authorities have kept his case open, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward, as efforts continue to locate Manzo. The case is listed in multiple missing persons databases, including NamUs and the California Department of Justice, though leads remain scarce.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, you are urged to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP36291 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Baby Doe - Stories of the Unsolved
  • Teen killed, teen arrested in crash were 'best friends'
  • Registered sex offenders in Bakersfield, California - City-Data.com

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Lynwood, California
    UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 33–43 vs 32
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
    John Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Cardiff, California - unidentified case UP115406
    John Doe — Cardiff, California
    UP115406 • Found Jul 14, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3413 • Found Jun 4, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%123 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    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 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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.

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    Has anyone else noticed how little media coverage Raul Manzo’s case has gotten over the years? I... ...Read More
    03/12/2024
    This case has always baffled me, especially considering how easily someone's life can seemingly... ...Read More
    02/10/2024
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