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Erik Arellano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Porterville, California on Sep 12, 2007

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Victim Details

Sep 23, 2020

Aug 1, 2023

Erik

Arellano

55

36

68 inches

230 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 12, 2007

Porterville

California

Tulare County

93257

No

91134

Porterville Police Department

Porterville

California

Tulare County

93257

350 North D Street, California

5597827400

Local

Law Enforcement

07-8093

Sep 17, 2007

Porterville Police Department

8510

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP73906) and 2 other sources
Erik Jose Arellano, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on September 12, 2007, at his residence in Porterville, California. He was reported missing by his wife, but authorities soon discovered that Erik might have been avoiding law enforcement due to an outstanding arrest warrant from an unrelated criminal investigation. His disappearance has not been considered suspicious, and it is believed that Erik voluntarily left to evade contact with law enforcement.

While his whereabouts remain unknown, it is suspected that Erik fled the jurisdiction of the Porterville Police Department. His case is still considered an open missing person investigation, although there are no active leads pointing to foul play. Despite the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, authorities continue to search for him.
Last Seen: Sep 12, 2007

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP73906
  • Man arrested for child molestation - Porterville Recorder

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 43%140–150 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 85%175–190 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 94%170–200 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 61%171 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 79%183 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 53%222 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 98%255 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — McFarland, California
    UP61297 • Found Feb 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 43%140–150 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%200–250 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%130 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 61%165 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 55%150–160 lb vs 230 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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