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Vincente Cardoza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anaheim, California on Apr 22, 1993

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Victim Details

Jul 26, 2023

May 15, 2024

Vincente

Cardoza

85

52

65 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 22, 1993

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

No

126911

Anaheim Police Department

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

425 South Harbor Boulevard, California

7147651900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.anaheim.net/171/Police-Department

93-27171

May 26, 1993

Anaheim Police Department

Black

Black

Black

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106155)
Vincente Cardoza, age 52, was last seen on April 22, 1993, in Anaheim, California. Little information is available regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The case remains unsolved, and no significant updates or leads have emerged over the years. Cardoza was reported missing to law enforcement, and his case continues to be listed with various missing persons databases.

Despite the time that has passed, investigators continue to encourage anyone with information about Vincente Cardoza's whereabouts or what may have happened to him to come forward. The case is open, and the authorities are seeking help from the public to provide closure for his family.

For more details or to provide tips, you can contact the authorities in charge of missing person investigations in California.
Last Seen: Apr 22, 1993

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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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10665 • Found Feb 26, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
85%Strong
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3485
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3485 • Found Dec 5, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 49–59 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Baldwin Park, California - unidentified case UP3609
John Doe — Baldwin Park, California
UP3609 • Found May 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 99%155 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Pacoima, California
UP3436 • Found Oct 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 81%167 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Huntington Park, California - unidentified case UP3498
John Doe — Huntington Park, California
UP3498 • Found Aug 2, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 66%103 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3624
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3624 • Found Dec 27, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 33–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Canoga Park, California - unidentified case UP10664
John Doe — Canoga Park, California
UP10664 • Found Jan 14, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 35–50 vs 52
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%115–135 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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