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Lonnie Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Apr 14, 1998

Victim Details

Jun 7, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Lonnie

Rodriguez

59

31

67 inches

68 inches

125 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 14, 1998

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33602

No

23285

Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office

Plaquemine

Louisiana

Iberville Parish

70765

Ronnie Hebert

Major

58050 Meriam Street, Louisiana

2256875111

County

Law Enforcement

https://ibervillesheriff.com/

727192002

Dec 9, 1998

Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24829) and 2 other sources
Lonnie Michael Rodriguez, a 31-year-old man, disappeared on April 14, 1998, after being released from jail in Tampa, Florida, where he had been serving time for a minor offense. On the day of his release, Rodriguez called his mother from the vicinity of the 1200 block of Orient Road, but after that phone call, he was never heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Rodriguez was described as standing between 5'7" and 5'8", weighing approximately 125-140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had a distinctive tattoo of a cross between his left thumb and index finger and a scar on the palm of his right hand.

Rodriguez was a resident of Iberville Parish, Louisiana, at the time, and the local sheriff's office in Louisiana is handling the investigation. Despite several years of investigation, his case remains unsolved, and no significant leads have surfaced. His family continues to seek answers regarding his sudden disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 14, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP24829
  • Lonnie Michael Rodriguez - The Charley Project

    • 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 — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Dover, Florida - unidentified case UP178
    John Doe — Dover, Florida
    UP178 • Found Mar 22, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP78
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP78 • Found May 21, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 72%172 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP1062
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
    UP1062 • Found Jul 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%119 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP2299
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida
    UP2299 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 90%160 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP102755
    John Doe — Florida
    UP102755 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 88%93–104 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Tarpon Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP116
    John Doe — Tarpon Springs, Florida
    UP116 • Found Jan 12, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida - unidentified case UP1027
    John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
    UP1027 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Plant City, Florida - unidentified case UP90
    John Doe — Plant City, Florida
    UP90 • Found Mar 11, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 16–99 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 125–140 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida - unidentified case UP1068
    John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
    UP1068 • Found Nov 21, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%180 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%113 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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