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Adam Montanez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Azusa, California on Apr 1, 2023

Victim Details

Sep 3, 2024

Sep 9, 2024

Adam

Montanez

39

36

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 1, 2023

Azusa

California

Los Angeles County

No

152279

Redondo Beach Police Department

Redondo Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90277

Blake Nimmons

Detective

401 Diamond Street, California

3103792477

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.redondo.org/depts/police/

23-2794

May 18, 2023

Redondo Beach Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 24, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP128633) and 3 other sources
Adam Montanez, a 36-year-old man from Azusa, California, was last seen on April 1, 2023. His disappearance has since been reported to the California Department of Justice, where his case is included in the state’s missing persons database. The California Attorney General's Office has provided information on Montanez, urging the public to assist in locating him. Any information regarding his whereabouts should be reported to local law enforcement or to the California Department of Justice via their toll-free hotline, 1-800-222-FIND.

Montanez's case is also highlighted in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), which gathers and shares information on unresolved cases across the United States. NamUs provides monthly updates on missing persons cases, which are submitted by local law enforcement agencies and, at times, directly by family members. His case is part of the ongoing efforts by authorities to locate and ensure the safety of missing individuals from California.

Efforts to find Montanez remain active, with authorities continuing to seek assistance from the community. His case is listed alongside others that reflect the growing concern for missing persons across the state, emphasizing the importance of public vigilance and the role of local residents in providing valuable information that may aid in the investigation.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 2023

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP128633
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHub Gist
  • Deaths in October 2023 - Wikipedia

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 65%90–110 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163053 • Found Jun 30, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP122853 • Found Apr 30, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 150 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP109440
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP109440 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 45%201 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Unidentified Person — Los Angeles, California
    UP163208 • Found Sep 1, 2026
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    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP106923 • Found Jul 26, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%130–170 lb vs 150 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 36
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 150 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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