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Eric Santamaria-Garcia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Aug 21, 2014

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Victim Details

Mar 20, 2024

Jun 5, 2024

Eric

Santamaria-Garcia

54

42

67 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 21, 2014

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

138684

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

Christopher Murray

Detective- Missing Persons

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

23502731

Dec 20, 2023

San Diego Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP118478) and 1 other source
Eric Santamaria-Garcia, a 42-year-old man, was last seen on August 21, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. His disappearance has remained unsolved, and there is limited public information regarding the circumstances leading to his vanishing. Local authorities continue to investigate his case, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department. Despite extensive searches, no significant developments have been reported in locating Santamaria-Garcia.

The case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in tracking missing adults, especially when details are scarce, and there is little media attention surrounding the investigation.
Last Seen: Aug 21, 2014

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 70%175–190 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%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 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 99%115–125 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%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 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 91%160–170 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 25–40 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 77%170–200 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'7"
    Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 140 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.

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