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John Salazar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Abilene, Texas on Nov 08, 2004

Victim Details

Jul 08, 2014

Dec 22, 2023

John

Salazar

61

40

69 inches

72 inches

150 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 08, 2004

Abilene

Texas

Taylor County

15479

Abilene Police Department

Abilene

Texas

Taylor County

79602

Panya Washington

SRO

450 Pecan St., Texas

3256738331

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.abilenepolice.org/

04-23255

2004-11-15

Abilene Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/30/2026


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John Sanchez Salazar, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on November 7, 2004, in Abilene, Texas. He was leaving a local hospital accompanied by two known acquaintances, but he has not been heard from since. Salazar was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'9" tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He has distinctive tattoos on his chest, back, and arms, and he may also go by the name "Juan."

Foul play is suspected in Salazar's disappearance, but little inf ...
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Last Seen: Nov 08, 2004

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  • John Sanchez Salazar - The Charley Project
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