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Maurino Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in East Los Angeles, California on Feb 1, 2024

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Victim Details

Mar 7, 2024

May 13, 2024

Maurino

Cruz

55

53

66 inches

67 inches

180 lbs

220 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Feb 1, 2024

East Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

140544

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

024-02989-0293-400

Mar 5, 2024

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117702) and 1 other source
Maurino Cruz, a 53-year-old man, was last seen on February 1, 2024, in East Los Angeles, California. His disappearance has prompted local authorities to initiate a search, but details surrounding the circumstances of his case remain scarce. Cruz is described as a Hispanic male, and law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating him.

Authorities are handling his case as a missing person under the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons Unit, which works closely with law enforcement agencies to resolve cases involving individuals whose whereabouts are unknown. If you have any relevant information regarding his disappearance, you are encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
Last Seen: Feb 1, 2024

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP117702 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 86%146 lb vs 180–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 72%132 lb vs 180–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP151807
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP151807 • Found Sep 22, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 55–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 20%6'1" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%194 lb vs 180–220 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137921 • Found Dec 10, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 21–60 vs 53
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 56%100–120 lb vs 180–220 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP132302
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP132302 • Found Aug 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 30–50 vs 53
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Azusa, California
    UP143399 • Found Apr 1, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–50 vs 53
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"–5'7"

    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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