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Luis Gonzales Missing Person Case

Last seen in Draper, Utah on Aug 10, 2010

Victim Details

Mar 22, 2022

Mar 22, 2022

Luis

Gonzales

33

17

69 inches

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 10, 2010

Draper

Utah

Salt Lake County

No

113224

Draper Police Department

Draper

Utah

Salt Lake County

84020

1020 Pioneer Road, Utah

5015766300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.draper.ut.us/339/Police-Department

2010-005210

Aug 10, 2010

Draper Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP89913) and 6 other sources
On August 10, 2010, 17-year-old Luis Gonzales vanished from Draper, Utah. He was last seen at a juvenile facility from which he reportedly ran away. At the time of his disappearance, Luis was described as a Hispanic male, 5'9" tall and weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Little information has been publicly released regarding the specific clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing. The circumstances surrounding his decision to leave the facility remain unclear, leaving his family and investigators with many unanswered questions.

Since he was last seen, there has been no contact from Luis, and his case has grown cold over the years. The Draper Police Department is the primary investigating agency for his disappearance. Despite the passage of time, Luis's case remains open, and he is still listed as a missing person. Details regarding any potential leads, sightings, or persons of interest have not been widely disseminated, which is common in cases involving juveniles who are considered runaways. The lack of new information has made it incredibly difficult for law enforcement to make any significant progress in their search.

The investigation into Luis Gonzales's disappearance has been fraught with challenges from the very beginning. As a runaway from a juvenile facility, his case may not have initially received the same level of public attention as an abduction case. Over a decade has passed, and the trail has grown cold, with no new evidence to guide investigators. The Draper Police Department continues to hold the case file, but without new information, active search efforts are likely minimal. The overview of this case is one of a teenager who made a choice to leave a facility, and then seemingly disappeared without a trace, leaving a void of information and a family without answers.
Last Seen: Aug 10, 2010

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • 6287DMUT - Luis Gonzales - Doe Network
  • Luis GONZALES | DPS - Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHub
  • Casualties: US Navy and Marine Corps Personnel Killed and Injured ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP89913 | NamUs
  • UT - Luis Gonzales, 17, Draper, 10 Aug 2010 | Websleuths

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, Utah - unidentified case UP9507
    John Doe — Stockton, Utah
    UP9507 • Found May 15, 2011
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 17
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 68%4'11"–5'6" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Black 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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    Forum Posts (2)

    I recently came across the case of Luis Gonzales, and it's been on my mind ever since. Does anyone... ...Read More
    06/24/2023
    Has anyone here looked into any connections Luis Gonzales might have had outside the facility or the... ...Read More
    05/20/2023

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