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Onan Canizalez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hayward, California on Oct 17, 2019

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Victim Details

Created

Sep 2, 2022

Case Added

Nov 15, 2023

First Name

Onan

Last Name

Canizalez

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

64 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 17, 2019

City

Hayward

State

California

County

Alameda County

Zip Code

94541

Tribal Land

Agency ID

118072

Agency Name

Hayward Police Department

Agency City

Hayward

Agency State

California

Agency County

Alameda County

Agency Zip Code

94544

Agency Address

300 W. Winton Avenue, California

Agency Phone

5102937000

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

2019-00077669

Agency Report Date

Oct 17, 2019

Primary Agency

Hayward Police Department

Case Contributors

4656

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94970) and 1 other source

Onan Canizalez, a 19-year-old male, was last seen on October 17, 2019, in Hayward, California. He had left home to spend time with friends but never returned and has not been heard from since. Six weeks after his disappearance, a woman informed his family that Canizalez had allegedly died of a drug overdose and that his body was disposed of near Half Moon Bay, California. However, authorities have not found any evidence to support this claim, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Despite ongoing investigations, his case remains unsolved, and the Hayward Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Canizalez is described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5'0" and 5'4" and weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His family and local authorities are still searching for answers regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2019

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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.

85%Strong

John Doe — Oakland, California

UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'4"

Weight 100%132 lb vs 130 lb

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Stockton, California

UP157759 • Found Jul 7, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 19 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 90%47 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'4"

Weight 0%200 lb vs 130 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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Onan Canizalez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hayward, California on Oct 17, 2019

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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