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Miguel Barreto Missing Person Case

Last seen in East Palo Alto, California on Aug 25, 2001

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Victim Details

Jul 26, 2015

Aug 14, 2018

Miguel

Barreto

45

20

63 inches

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 25, 2001

East Palo Alto

California

San Mateo County

16984

East Palo Alto Police Department

California

,

E01238008

East Palo Alto Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29591) and 3 other sources
Miguel A. Barreto, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on August 25, 2001, in East Palo Alto, California. At the time of his disappearance, Miguel was 5'3" tall and weighed around 180 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes, and a notable tattoo of his initials, "MAB," on his chest. On the day he vanished, he was reportedly wearing a brown jacket and jeans.

Miguel disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and there has been no contact from him since that day. Few details are available about the events leading up to his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved, with no significant leads surfacing over the years.

The East Palo Alto Police Department is handling the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to help in solving the case and bringing closure to his family.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Miguel Barreto - California Department of Justice
  • Miguel A. Barreto - The Charley Project
  • Search circles back to valley - Free Republic

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 65%132 lb vs 180 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Westley, California
    UP11031 • Found Jun 15, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Salinas, California
    UP131069 • Found Mar 20, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 42%117 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Manteca, California
    UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Gatos, California
    UP128396 • Found Feb 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 20 when missing
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'3"

    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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