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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25224) and 4 other sources
Roberto Orejel Blanco, aged 32, was last seen on March 20, 1985, at his home in Santa Cruz, California. He disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and foul play is suspected. After his disappearance, Blanco's car was found abandoned at Butano State Park, a location that raised further concerns about his safety.

Blanco, who had a history of alcohol dependency and a behavioral disorder, has never been heard from since that day. Despite investigations by the Santa Cruz Police Department, no significant leads have emerged over the years. Blanco is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'6" tall and weighing around 170 pounds. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that could shed light on what happened to him.

If anyone has details regarding his case, they are encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Last Seen: Mar 20, 1985

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP124017 • Found May 4, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Daly City, California
UP10525 • Found Jun 13, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Menlo Park, California - unidentified case UP10544
John Doe — Menlo Park, California
UP10544 • Found Aug 29, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Denair, California
UP13292 • Found Mar 8, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%145 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3068
John Doe — California
UP3068 • Found May 3, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP17750
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP17750 • Found Sep 30, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP145167
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP145167 • Found Sep 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%126 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 76%133 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Manteca, California
UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
John Doe — Palo Alto, California
UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP53058 • Found Oct 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 58%185 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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