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Linh Tran Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Cruz, California on Apr 23, 1993

Victim Details

Jan 25, 2009

Feb 23, 2024

Linh

Tran

52

19

66 inches

125 lbs

Asian

Male

Apr 23, 1993

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

7168

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

934380

1993-04-24

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

7787

Black

Brown

Brown

07/30/2026


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Linh Kenneth Tran, a 19-year-old male, disappeared on April 23, 1993, while surfing off Laguna Beach, near Highway 1 and Laguna Road in Santa Cruz County, California. He was last seen in the water when a large wave reportedly swept him away. Despite search efforts, Linh has never been found, and it is presumed that he drowned. At the time of his disappearance, Linh was wearing a swimsuit and a black Casio digital watch. Authorities have classified his case as a "Lost/Injured Missing" c ...
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Last Seen: Apr 23, 1993

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