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Donald Vallecillo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Monica, California on May 30, 1994

Victim Details

Feb 5, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Donald

Vallecillo

64

32

68 inches

145 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 30, 1994

Santa Monica

California

Los Angeles County

90401

14842

Santa Monica Police Department

Santa Monica

California

Los Angeles County

90401

333 Olympic Drive, California

3104588491

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santamonicapd.org/

99-15322

Santa Monica Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23421) and 5 other sources
Donald Marcelino Alvarez-Vallecillo, age 32, was last seen on May 30, 1994, in Santa Monica, California. At the time, he was temporarily staying with his niece after moving from an apartment in Los Angeles. On the day of his disappearance, Donald left his niece's home with two unidentified Hispanic men, one of whom was reportedly a former roommate. They were driving a red lifted Toyota pickup truck with a white California license plate. Donald told his niece that he would return later that night, but he was never seen or heard from again.

Donald had several distinguishing features, including a mustache, a scar on his leg from a tumor removal, and an oval-shaped burn scar above his left eye. He may have also used several aliases, including Donald Cruz and Jose Francisco Cardoza. Despite his disappearance occurring in 1994, he was not reported missing until 2003.

There is speculation that Donald may have returned to his native Nicaragua, but no substantial evidence has been found to confirm his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved, and the Santa Monica Police Department continues to seek any leads that could provide answers.
Last Seen: May 30, 1994

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Donald Marcelino Alvarez Vallecillo - California Department of Justice
  • Donald Marcelino Alvarez-Vallecillo - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP23421
  • 1034DMCA - Donald Marcelino Alvarez-Vallecillo - Doe Network
  • Police Department - City of Long Beach

    • 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 UP3582
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 86%175 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Lynwood, California
    UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Malibu, California
    UP3559 • Found Dec 29, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 17–34 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 97%128 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3603
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3603 • Found Jun 10, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 83%177 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3667 • Found Sep 15, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3624
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3624 • Found Dec 27, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 33–50 vs 32
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%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 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 145–150 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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, just wanted to bring up an interesting angle about Donald Marcelino... ...Read More
    08/27/2024
    Has anyone here looked into the red lifted Toyota pickup truck that Donald left in? It seems like a... ...Read More
    01/28/2024
    Hey everyone, Has anyone been able to dig up any more information on those two unidentified men... ...Read More
    09/04/2023

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