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Miguel Dominguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Maria, California on Jan 31, 2023

Victim Details

Jul 25, 2023

Jun 6, 2024

Miguel

Dominguez

45

42

72 inches

74 inches

180 lbs

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 31, 2023

Santa Maria

California

Santa Barbara County

93458

No

126841

Santa Maria Police Department

Santa Maria

California

Santa Barbara County

93455

Nathan Craven

Detective

1111 W. Betteravia Road, California

8059283781

Local

Law Enforcement

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

SMPD23-0003316

Mar 26, 2023

Santa Maria Police Department

2112

Black

Brown

Other

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106043) and 4 other sources
Miguel Dominguez, 42, was last seen in Santa Maria, California, at the end of January 2023. His family reported him missing on March 26, 2023. Dominguez did not have a permanent residence but was known to stay in the Santa Maria area. The Santa Maria Police Department has taken over the investigation, working closely with his family and other law enforcement agencies. Authorities are asking the public for any information that might help locate him.
Last Seen: Jan 31, 2023

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Santa Maria Police Search for Missing Man - edhat
  • Santa Maria PD seek public's help in locating missing man - KSBY
  • Santa Maria Police seeking public's help locating man missing since ...
  • S.M.P.D. Searching For Missing Man | KVEC-AM

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%143 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 99%150–160 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42
    Race 60%White
    Location 69%131 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 59%255–275 lb vs 180–200 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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