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Alberto Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Aug 4, 1995

Victim Details

Nov 18, 2022

Sep 12, 2023

Alberto

Perez

65

34

59 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 4, 1995

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

No

121603

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

18-08218

Apr 4, 2018

Santa Ana Police Department

na

Black

Black

Black

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97509) and 5 other sources
Alberto Cruz Perez, a 34-year-old man from Santa Ana, California, went missing on August 4, 1995. On the day of his disappearance, Perez was last seen at his home, where he informed his sister that he would be returning shortly, but he never came back. Few details about the circumstances of his disappearance are available, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Described as having black hair, black eyes, and standing 4'11", Perez's case has remained unresolved for decades.

His case is still open, and law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information to contact the Santa Ana Police Department. Despite the passage of time, Perez's family and investigators hope that new leads or information might emerge that could shed light on his mysterious disappearance.
Last Seen: Aug 4, 1995

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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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Huntington Park, California - unidentified case UP3461
    John Doe — Huntington Park, California
    UP3461 • Found Jul 17, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 4'11"
    Weight 93%170–200 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Marcos, California - unidentified case UP55956
    John Doe — San Marcos, California
    UP55956 • Found Dec 27, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 4'11"
    Weight 67%111 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Escondido, California
    UP57040 • Found Mar 24, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 4'11"
    Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Alpine, California
    UP57051 • Found Oct 19, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 4'11"
    Weight 96%168 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1"–5'5" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP10008
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP10008 • Found Oct 17, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'2" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%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 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17322
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17322 • Found Dec 2, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"
    Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 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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    Forum Posts (2)

    Does anyone else find it strange that there's so little information about Alberto Cruz Perez's last... ...Read More
    01/19/2024
    Alberto Cruz Perez's case has haunted me for years. I've always been curious about those missing... ...Read More
    02/21/2023

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