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Daniel Borje Santiago
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Daniel Borje Santiago
Justice for Daniel Borje Santiago — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Victorio Santiago now, and what evidence exists regarding his movements after the abduction?
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location
Lead #2Was the rental vehicle used in the abduction ever recovered, and what does forensic analysis reveal?
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clue
Lead #3What specific evidence supports the theory that Victorio took the boys to the Philippines?
Daniel Borje Santiago, age 7, was abducted on July 12, 2002, from his mother's home near Pearl Harbor in Honolulu by his biological father Victorio Santiago, who violated a court Protection Order. His younger brother Noel (age 11) was taken at the same time in a rental vehicle, and they may have been transported to the Philippines. Despite nearly two decades of investigation, the whereabouts of both boys remain unknown, making this case a critical priority for family reunification and justice.
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contact
Lead #4Have there been any credible sightings or communications from either Daniel or Noel since July 2002?
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person
Lead #5What is the current status and whereabouts of Victorio Santiago, and has he been located or prosecuted?
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NamUs case MP2762. Missing person: Daniel Borje Santiago.
Last known contact: 2002-07-12 in Honolulu, Honolulu, HI. Circumstances: Daniel SANTIAGO was abducted with his brother, Noel (11), by their biological father, Victorio SANTIAGO, from their mother's home on Pearl Harbor.
Victorio showed at the residence in violation of a Protection Order his wife was granted by the courts. Victorio and his wife got into an argument and then fled with Daniel and Noel in a rental vehicle.
Victorio possibly took Daniel and Noel to the Philippines. Demographics: 7 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 4 ft 3 in, 70 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Unknown.
Investigating agency: Honolulu Police Department | 02-274685 | 2002-07-17.
Timeline of Events
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2002-07-12
Abduction of Daniel and Noel Santiago
Daniel Borje Santiago (age 7) and his brother Noel (age 11) were abducted by their biological father Victorio Santiago from their mother's home near Pearl Harbor. Victorio violated a court-issued Protection Order, engaged in an argument with his wife, and fled with both children in a rental vehicle.
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2002-07-17
Case filed with Honolulu Police Department
Honolulu Police Department opened case MP2762 (Report #02-274685) to investigate the abduction and disappearance of the two boys.
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Case Information
Incident:July 12, 2002
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 12, 2002
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8085293111
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