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Luis Orellana Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davie, Florida on Dec 20, 2016

Victim Details

Sep 25, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

Luis

Orellana

24

15

65 inches

66 inches

185 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 20, 2016

Davie

Florida

Broward County

33325

No

154183

Davie Police Department

Town of Davie

Florida

Broward County

33324

Clint Sova

Detective

1230 South Nob Hill Road, Florida

9546938200

Local

Law Enforcement

16-072714

Dec 20, 2016

Davie Police Department

3464

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP130152) and 2 other sources
Luis Alberto Orellana, a 15-year-old, was reported missing from Davie, Florida, on December 20, 2016. He was last seen in the Fort Lauderdale area, and authorities believe that he may have left voluntarily, categorizing his case as an "endangered runaway." Due to the limited information surrounding his disappearance, details about his intentions and destination remain unclear. There were some indications that he could have traveled towards other locations such as Atlanta, California, or Virginia, but none of these leads have been confirmed.

Luis is described as a Hispanic male, standing about 5'5" tall and weighing around 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He also has a distinctive scar on his right knee. The Davie Police Department has been leading the investigation, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact them at 954-693-8200. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, and community involvement is crucial in finding answers for Luis and his family.

The Charley Project and other platforms have kept Luis’s case active in hopes of generating new leads. His disappearance underscores the challenges associated with runaway cases, particularly when young individuals may be vulnerable or in potential danger.
Last Seen: Dec 20, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP130152 | NamUs
  • Florida police officer decertifications - Prison Legal News

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida - unidentified case UP57312
    John Doe — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida
    UP57312 • Found Jan 24, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 18–32 vs 15 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 74%142 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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