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Michael Montijo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ridgeville, South Carolina on Jan 26, 2020

Victim Details

Jan 31, 2020

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Montijo

61

55

65 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 26, 2020

Ridgeville

South Carolina

Colleton County

29472

No

74234

Colleton County Sheriff's Office

Walterboro

South Carolina

Colleton County

29488

208 West Washington Street, South Carolina

8437824420

County

Law Enforcement

20-00381

Colleton County Sheriff's Office

7637

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/13/2026


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In the quiet community of Ridgeville, South Carolina, a family's life was turned upside down on January 26, 2020. On that Sunday morning, around 6:30 am, 55-year-old Michael 'Mike' Montijo was seen for the last time at his home near Camp Buddy Road. His wife, April, left for work around 8:00 am and recalled him being in the bedroom. When she returned that evening, he was gone. Troublingly, all of his personal belongings—his car, cell phone, wallet, and keys—were left behind at ...
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Last Seen: Jan 26, 2020

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  • Michael R. Montijo went... - Missing People In America - Facebook
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