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Manuel Flores Missing Person Case

Last seen in Highland Park, California on Nov 12, 2012

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Victim Details

Sep 8, 2015

Aug 10, 2021

Manuel

Flores

52

39

60 inches

61 inches

150 lbs

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 12, 2012

Highland Park

California

Los Angeles County

No

17161

Montebello Police Department

Montebello

California

Los Angeles County

90640

Paul Antista

Detective

1600 West Beverly Boulevard, California

3238871313

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofmontebello.com/department/police.html

13-2370

Apr 8, 2013

Montebello Police Department

Black

Black

Black

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30135) and 3 other sources
Manuel Flores, aged 39, was last seen on November 12, 2012, in Highland Park, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was living out of his vehicle in the Los Angeles area. Several months later, on April 8, 2013, his vehicle was found abandoned near a Metro bus terminal, and it was subsequently towed by the LAPD. No further clues have emerged since that discovery.

Details about Manuel's whereabouts remain scarce, and his case is still unsolved. Authorities continue to seek information regarding his disappearance, urging anyone with potential leads to come forward.
Last Seen: Nov 12, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Richmond police searching for missing man last seen in December
  • Homicides by Year | Richmond - RVA.gov
  • Neighborhood Watch | Occidental College

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Huntington Park, California - unidentified case UP12866
    John Doe — Huntington Park, California
    UP12866 • Found Feb 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'9"–5'1" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 57%90–105 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    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 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%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 39 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP11282 • Found Mar 5, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14605
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14605 • Found Jul 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 50%101 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
    John Doe — North Hills, California
    UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77023 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%160–185 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

    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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