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Conrado Rueda Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Maria, California on Oct 11, 2001

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Victim Details

May 6, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Conrado

Rueda

50

25

65 inches

67 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 11, 2001

Santa Maria

California

Santa Barbara County

93454

No

10129

Santa Maria Police Department

Santa Maria

California

Santa Barbara County

93455

1111 W. Betteravia Road, California

8059283781

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/police-services

2003R09459

Jul 22, 2003

Santa Maria Police Department

Black

Black

Black

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10615) and 3 other sources
Conrado Cortez Rueda, aged 25, was last seen on October 11, 2001, in Santa Maria, California. He disappeared without a trace, and there has been little information available since his last sighting. Conrado was a Hispanic male, standing 5'5" tall and weighing around 145 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white t-shirt, gray jeans, and a silver chain with a Christ medallion. He also had a distinctive tattoo on his left upper arm of a woman's face with the name "Cristina."

Despite efforts to locate him, his case remains unsolved. Investigators have classified him as endangered missing, and the Santa Maria Police Department continues to seek any information that might help solve the mystery of his disappearance.
Last Seen: Oct 11, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • 4609DMCA - Conrado Cortez Rueda - Doe Network
  • Conrado Cortez Rueda | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10615 - Office of Justice Programs

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2984
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP2984 • Found May 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–43 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%142 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%107–140 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    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 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%137 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 99%160–180 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Coalinga, California
    UP15833 • Found Jul 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 30–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%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 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%144 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP10871
    John Doe — California
    UP10871 • Found Sep 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 94%164 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP7575 • Found Jan 19, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–46 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%153 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 99%130 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tujunga, California
    UP3112 • Found Jun 13, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%130 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 72%110 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13276
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13276 • Found Mar 17, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 43%324 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Needles, California
    UP2476 • Found Nov 29, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 42%330 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

    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 considered the possibility of Conrado's tattoo being a clue in his disappearance? I was... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    Has anyone ever looked into potential connections between Conrado's disappearance and any other... ...Read More
    04/05/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been doing some reading on Conrado Cortez Rueda's case and something that's been... ...Read More
    02/17/2023

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