A Young Man Disappears in Central California

On October 13, 1995, 20-year-old Carlos Amendos Herriford vanished from San Luis Obispo, California. At the time, he was leading a transient lifestyle and was known to frequent the Cambria area. Despite efforts by law enforcement and the community, his whereabouts remain unknown. 

A Life on the Margins

Herriford's transient lifestyle meant he lacked a permanent residence, often moving between locations in San Luis Obispo County. This lifestyle made it challenging for authorities to track his movements and gather information about his disappearance. 

Physical Description and Identifiers

Carlos Herriford is described as an African-American male, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he may have been using the alias "Carlos Herriford Merriman." 

Rumors and Unconfirmed Reports

In the years following his disappearance, unconfirmed rumors surfaced suggesting that Herriford was murdered in 2002 during a drug-related incident, with his body allegedly dumped in the desert. However, these accounts have not been substantiated by law enforcement. ...Read More