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Pablo Medrano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Dec 31, 2000

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Victim Details

Dec 1, 2017

Dec 1, 2022

Pablo

Medrano

59

34

68 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 31, 2000

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

43

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/

0114-05451

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41137) and 4 other sources
Pablo Medrano, a 34-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on December 31, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. He is described as being 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Very few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and he has not been heard from since that day.

Despite efforts by law enforcement, no significant leads have been developed, and his case remains unsolved. His disappearance is registered with NamUs and other missing persons databases, and the Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Dec 31, 2000

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Pablo Medrano - California Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP41137 | NamUs
  • Pablo Medrano - The Charley Project
  • L.A. police killings: Tracking homicides in Los Angeles County since ...

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%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 100%Est. 40–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
    John Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 40–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 84%131 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — San Gabriel, California - unidentified case UP3115
    John Doe — San Gabriel, California
    UP3115 • Found Mar 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3130
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3130 • Found Sep 21, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 32–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%195 lb vs 160 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 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%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 100%Est. 45–60 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP3052
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP3052 • Found Nov 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 84%131 lb vs 160 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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