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Ruben Orozco Missing Person Case

Last seen in Elk Grove, California on Mar 16, 2007

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Victim Details

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Nov 17, 2023

Ruben

Orozco

71

52

72 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 16, 2007

Elk Grove

California

Sacramento County

No

131838

Elk Grove Police Department

Elk Grove

California

Sacramento County

95758

Jessica Shapiro

CSO Investigator

8400 Laguna Palms Way, California

9164788000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.elkgrovepd.org/

07-4022

Elk Grove Police Department

3534

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP111483) and 4 other sources
Ruben Orozco, a 52-year-old Hispanic man, was last seen on March 16, 2007, in Elk Grove, California. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, Orozco had gray hair and brown eyes. Little is known about the circumstances of his disappearance, as very few details have surfaced since he went missing.

Orozco's case has been classified as an endangered missing person, and despite ongoing investigations by the Elk Grove Police Department, no significant leads have been found. His disappearance remains a mystery, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward in the hopes of uncovering what happened to him.
Last Seen: Mar 16, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Ruben Orozco - The Charley Project
  • Ruben Orozco - California Department of Justice
  • 6002DMCA - Ruben Orozco - Doe Network
  • Sloughhouse, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Galt, California
    UP68546 • Found Sep 26, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'5"–5'7" vs 6'0"

    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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