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Merlyn Guardado-Menjivar, a 15-year-old male, was last seen on June 1, 2014, in Manassas, Virginia. Described as a Hispanic teenager with black hair, which he often styled in a mohawk, and pierced ears, Merlyn may have remained in the local area or traveled to Atlanta, Georgia. At the time of his disappearance, he was approximately 5'4" tall and weighed around 120 pounds.

Despite efforts to locate him, few details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have eme ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 01, 2014

Victim Details

Jun 19, 2015

Jun 15, 2020

Merlyn

Guardado Menjivar

25

15

64 inches

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the early summer of 2014, the life of a family in Manassas, Virginia, was forever changed. Fifteen-year-old Merlyn Omar Guardado Menjivar, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen on June 1, 2014. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'4" tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. Merlyn had pierced ears and may have styled his hair in a mohawk. The specific circumstances of his disappearance remain vague, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a void that has spanned over a decade. In the days, weeks, and years that followed Merlyn's disappearance, information surfaced suggesting potential whereabouts, yet none have led to his recovery. It was believed that Merlyn might have remained in the local Manassas area, but there was also information suggesting he could have traveled to Atlanta, Georgia. This dual possibility created a broad and challenging search area for law enforcement and his family. The lack of concrete leads and the passage of time have only added to the difficulty of the search, turning a hopeful search into a prolonged and agonizing wait for answers. The investigation into what happened to Merlyn Omar Guardado Menjivar remains open. Despite the years that have passed, his case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace. His family has endured an unimaginable journey of uncertainty and grief, holding onto hope for his return. The overview of this case highlights the sudden and unexplained nature of his disappearance, the limited information available to the public and investigators, and the enduring pain experienced by those left behind. The search for Merlyn continues, fueled by the hope that one day, there will be answers and closure for his family.

Jun 01, 2014

Manassas

Virginia

Manassas City

29929

Manassas City Police

Manassas

Virginia

Manassas City

20110

9518 Fairview Avenue, Virginia

7032578000

Local

Law Enforcement

14002556

Manassas City Police

Black

Brown

Brown

06/25/2026


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