On a summer day in 2003, a 19-year-old man named Manuel Quintana vanished from his home in Yuma, Arizona. He was last seen on August 4, 2003, at his residence on West 16th Street. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'2' and 5'5' tall and weighing around 130 to 140 pounds.
Distinctive features included a widow's peak hairline, a mustache and beard, and a tattoo of his last name, 'Quintana,' on one of his shoulders. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black t-shirt and dirty Levi's jeans. There was also concern that he might be in need of medical attention for unspecified reasons.
The circumstances surrounding Manuel's disappearance remain largely unknown, with few details available to the public. After he was last seen at his home, he was never heard from again. Investigators received information suggesting that he may have traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, after he went missing, but this has not been confirmed. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, highlighting the serious concerns for his welfare. The Yuma Police Department is the primary investigating agency for his case.
Over the years, efforts to locate Manuel have continued, with organizations like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children publicizing his case and creating age-progressed photos to show what he might look like as he got older. Despite these efforts, his whereabouts remain a mystery. The lack of significant leads has left his family and community without answers for over two decades. The official investigation into what happened to Manuel Quintana is ongoing, a long-standing case filled with uncertainty and the hope that one day, information will surface to bring closure to his loved ones.Last Seen: Aug 4, 2003
