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Celso Macedo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Westminster, California on Nov 17, 2006

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Victim Details

Jun 1, 2021

Jun 1, 2021

Celso

Macedo

47

28

65 inches

67 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Nov 17, 2006

Westminster

California

Orange County

92683

No

104736

Westminster Police Department

Westminster

California

Orange County

92683

Malcolm Pierson

Detective

8200 Westminster Boulevard, California

7148983315

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.westminster-ca.gov/police/default.asp

06-12148

Nov 21, 2006

Westminster Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP80828) and 1 other source
Celso Macedo, age 28, went missing from Westminster, California, on November 17, 2006. He had been living with a roommate who was found murdered at their shared residence. Following the homicide, Celso disappeared, and it remains unclear whether he was involved in the incident or if he became another victim. Authorities received unconfirmed reports suggesting he may have been seen in Mexico after the event, but his whereabouts have never been verified. His case remains unresolved, and investigations continue as law enforcement seeks answers.
Last Seen: Nov 17, 2006

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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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    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 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP2660 • Found Oct 19, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 40–55 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150–170 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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