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Jose Renteria Missing Person Case

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

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Victim Details

Oct 27, 2016

Oct 11, 2022

Jose

Renteria

64

28

66 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 20, 1990

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

No

18976

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/

90-47620

Jul 30, 1990

Santa Ana Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35841) and 5 other sources
Jose Renteria, 28, disappeared on July 20, 1990, from Santa Ana, California, along with his brother Martin Renteria. The two brothers were last known to be traveling to Los Angeles in a 1978 silver Chrysler. After that day, neither of them has been seen or heard from again. Their disappearance remains unsolved, and few details about the circumstances surrounding their case have emerged over the years.

Authorities continue to search for leads regarding their whereabouts, but the case has remained cold since their disappearance. Investigators encourage anyone with information to contact local law enforcement in hopes of uncovering new evidence.
Last Seen: Jul 20, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP35841 | NamUs
  • The SAPD is looking for two brothers who disappeared in 1990
  • Martin Renteria | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 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.

    86%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 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 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 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 170 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 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%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 88%Est. 17–27 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%136 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Lynwood, California
    UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 75%132 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP3736
    John Doe — Hollywood, California
    UP3736 • Found May 15, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3877 • Found Nov 28, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    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 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 71%128 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Bell Gardens, California
    UP3399 • Found Nov 25, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 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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