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Theodore Cabugos II Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Barbara, California on Oct 25, 2000

Victim Details

Mar 8, 2013

Dec 9, 2019

Theodore

Cabugos II

70

44

70 inches

180 lbs

Asian

Male

Oct 25, 2000

Santa Barbara

California

Santa Barbara County

13218

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Santa Barbara

California

Santa Barbara County

93110

Kevin Huddle

Sergeant

4434 Calle Real, California

8056814100

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sbsheriff.org/

00-17433

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19570) and 3 other sources
Theodore Gerard Cabugos II was last seen on October 25, 2000, in Santa Barbara, California, at the age of 44. On that day, he spoke with his fiancée on the phone around 4:00 PM, informing her that he was on his way home. Concern arose when he failed to return by 10:00 PM, prompting her to report him missing.

Cabugos's vehicle was later found abandoned in the parking lot of Santa Monica Harbor near Leadbetter Beach. A witness reported seeing a man who matched Cabugos's description removing a kayak from the vehicle and heading toward the beach during the early evening. Following this lead, authorities initiated a search the next day, during which they discovered his overturned kayak floating off Goleta Beach. Despite a thorough search, including aerial support, there was no sign of Cabugos, leading investigators to suspect that he may have drowned during an accident.

The case remains unsolved, and Cabugos is classified as missing under potentially hazardous circumstances. If you have any information regarding Theodore Cabugos's disappearance, the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Department can be contacted for further assistance.
Last Seen: Oct 25, 2000

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3320 • Found Nov 7, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3344 • Found Aug 3, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 45–60 vs 44
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%158 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP14873
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP14873 • Found Nov 19, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Gabriel, California - unidentified case UP91864
    John Doe — San Gabriel, California
    UP91864 • Found Dec 3, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray 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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    Has anyone else been following the details about Theodore Gerard Cabugos II's case from Santa... ...Read More
    12/22/2024
    Did anyone else come across the detail about the kayak being found overturned near Goleta Beach? I... ...Read More
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