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Justin Talen Ellis Olivera, a male individual, was tragically found deceased on February 27, 2025, in Santa Cruz, California. Identified under NamUs ID: UCP142131, Justin had been reported missing on February 25, 2025. During a hike with a group at Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz, he decided to go for a swim. Witnesses reported seeing him struggle against the powerful ocean waves; after a few minutes, he disappeared from their view. Sadly, his body was later discovered washed up on a nearby beach.
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Date Found: 02/27/2025
Date Found: 02/27/2025
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142131
UCP142131
51313
Justin
Talen Ellis
Olivera
White / Caucasian
White / Caucasian
Male
02/27/2025
Santa Cruz
California
Santa Cruz County
95060
No
45910
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division
Santa Cruz
California
Santa Cruz County
5200 Soquel Avenue, , Santa Cruz, California
8314547792
County
Coroner
25-01594
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/04/2025
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