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Victor Valenzuela Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 15, 2016

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Victim Details

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Jul 10, 2024

Victor

Valenzuela

51

41

67 inches

165 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 15, 2016

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

143581

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

201810399

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

245

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP122411) and 6 other sources
Victor Manuel Valenzuela, a 41-year-old man, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on September 15, 2016. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5'7", weighed about 165 pounds, and had graying brown hair and brown eyes. Valenzuela was known to use the alias "Victor Bethancourt." Little information has been made available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and he has not been heard from since that date.

The Los Angeles Police Department has been involved in the investigation, and Valenzuela’s case remains unsolved. Despite the passage of time, no significant leads have emerged, and his case is classified as missing. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the LAPD Missing Persons Unit in hopes of uncovering new details that may lead to his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Sep 15, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Victor Valenzuela - Missing People In America
  • Victor Manuel Valenzuela | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Victor Manuel Valenzuela – The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP122411 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com
  • Fugitives & The Missing From In Pursuit With John Walsh

    • 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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 45–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%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 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 84%135 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 72%115–125 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 55%105–115 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
    John Doe — North Hills, California
    UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17240
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17240 • Found Oct 6, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 67%208 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    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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