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Mr. Flores was on his way from NY to GA, when he fell ill and was admitted to a hospital in Richmond, VA. No one has heard from him since he was discharged.
Last Seen: Dec 30, 2023

Victim Details

Oct 09, 2024

Oct 11, 2024

Manuel

Flores

57

56

68 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the winter of 2023, a 56-year-old Hispanic male named Manuel Flores embarked on a journey from New York to Georgia. During his travels, he unexpectedly fell ill and required hospitalization in Richmond, Virginia. His last known communication was on December 30, 2023, the day he was discharged from the medical facility. Since that time, family and friends have not heard from him, and his whereabouts remain unknown. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing feature is a tattoo located on the left side of his neck. His hair has been described as short, but he has been known to wear it in a shaggy style in the past. He also typically has facial hair, including a beard and a mustache. The circumstances surrounding Manuel Flores's disappearance are particularly concerning due to the abrupt loss of contact following his release from the hospital. He was in a city where he was not a resident and was in the midst of a longer journey, which adds to the vulnerability of his situation. The lack of any communication after he was discharged is uncharacteristic and has caused a great deal of worry for his loved ones. The Richmond City Police Department is investigating his disappearance, and the case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to aid in the search. The investigation into Manuel Flores's disappearance is ongoing. Details regarding the specific hospital he was admitted to or the nature of his illness have not been made widely public. There is also no information available regarding what clothing or personal belongings he may have had with him at the time he went missing. The case is a somber reminder of the countless individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families with unanswered questions and a deep sense of loss. The overview of this case highlights a vulnerable individual who vanished after a medical event while far from home, a situation that underscores the importance of community awareness and support in the search for the missing.

Dec 30, 2023

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond City

23298

No

154783

Richmond City Police Department

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond City

23220

200 W. Grace St, Virginia

8046465100

Local

Law Enforcement

20230216-0317

2024-02-16

Richmond City Police Department

3070

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/20/2026


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