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Louis Sandoval Missing Person Case

Last seen in Norwalk, California on May 14, 2000

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Victim Details

Apr 14, 2013

Feb 10, 2022

Louis

Sandoval

45

19

65 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 14, 2000

Norwalk

California

Los Angeles County

90650

13406

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

000-10549-0456-400

Jun 24, 2000

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19982) and 5 other sources
Louis Sandoval, a 19-year-old male, was last seen on May 14, 2000, at his home in Norwalk, California. Standing 5'5" tall and weighing around 145 pounds, Louis had brown hair and brown eyes. He also had a distinctive tattoo on his abdomen reading "Suck It Easy." Very few details are known about the circumstances of his disappearance, and there has been no significant progress in the case since.

Despite investigations, little information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts. Authorities continue to classify his case as missing, and they encourage anyone with knowledge about his disappearance to come forward to assist in solving this cold case. His family and law enforcement remain hopeful that new leads might eventually bring clarity to his case.
Last Seen: May 14, 2000

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Louis Sandoval | State of California - Department of Justice
  • 4719DMCA - Louis Sandoval - Doe Network
  • Unsolved Cold Cases - Facebook
  • Louis Sandoval - The Charley Project
  • 2020 Finca Sandoval Manchuela | www.b-21.com

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 99%160–180 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15094
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15094 • Found Jan 1, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–46 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 90%167 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Tujunga, California
    UP3112 • Found Jun 13, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 72%110 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Northridge, California - unidentified case UP3114
    John Doe — Northridge, California
    UP3114 • Found Apr 3, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3360 • Found Sep 11, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 21–30 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 72%90–110 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Studio City, California
    UP16201 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–36 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — La Habra, California - unidentified case UP16279
    John Doe — La Habra, California
    UP16279 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–28 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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