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Martin Renteria Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Jul 20, 1990

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Victim Details

Oct 27, 2016

Oct 25, 2023

Martin

Renteria

63

27

64 inches

69 inches

140 lbs

190 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 20, 1990

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

18978

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

90-47621

Jul 30, 1990

Santa Ana Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35843) and 6 other sources
Martin Valencia Renteria, 27, went missing on July 20, 1990, from Santa Ana, California. He and his brother, Jose Renteria, were last seen when they left for Los Angeles in a 1978 silver Chrysler. Both brothers have been missing since that date, and neither has been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Martin was 5'4" to 5'9" tall, weighed between 140 to 190 pounds, and had black hair. His disappearance is considered suspicious, though there has been no confirmed foul play.

Despite investigations and appeals for information, both Martin and his brother remain missing, and authorities continue to seek any leads regarding their whereabouts. The case remains open, and the Santa Ana Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Jul 20, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP35843 | NamUs
  • Martin Renteria | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • New Santa Ana - Bothers Jose Luis Renteria and Martin... | Facebook
  • The SAPD is looking for two brothers who disappeared in 1990
  • Missing Persons - New Santa Ana
  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3857
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3857 • Found May 30, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–27 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP3740 • Found Apr 24, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Rancho Santa Fe, California - unidentified case UP59833
    John Doe — Rancho Santa Fe, California
    UP59833 • Found Mar 9, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California - unidentified case UP108109
    John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California
    UP108109 • Found Jul 18, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Bell Gardens, California
    UP3399 • Found Nov 25, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California - unidentified case UP3480
    John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California
    UP3480 • Found Jan 19, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Lynwood, California
    UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP59716
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP59716 • Found Sep 2, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 93%118 lb vs 140–190 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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