The person at the center of this case
Hector Alvarez
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: Hector Alvarez
Justice for Hector Alvarez — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Alvarez researching suicide methods on the family computer in the weeks before his disappearance?
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clue
Lead #2What was Alvarez's mental and emotional state in the days leading up to July 28, 2009?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Alvarez leave the residence or observe his movements on the day he disappeared?
Hector Alvarez, a 41-year-old male, disappeared on July 28, 2009, from his sister's home in Milpitas, California, leaving behind his cell phone and personal belongings without explanation. In the weeks before his disappearance, Alvarez had been researching suicide methods on the family computer, raising serious concerns about his mental state. Despite efforts by family, friends, and the Milpitas Police Department, no trace of Alvarez has been found in over 15 years, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown.
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Lead #4Where did Alvarez go after leaving his sister's home, and what route might he have taken?
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NamUs case MP57276. Missing person: Hector Alvarez.
Last known contact: 2009-07-28 in Milpitas, Santa Clara, CA. Circumstances: Alvarez was living at his sisters home in Milpitas and he left the residence without telling anyone.
He left his cell phone and other personal belongings at the home. His family, friends, and associates have not seen or heard from him since 7/28/2009.
Alvarez had been using the family computer to research suicide methods in the weeks prior to going missing. Demographics: 41 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Milpitas Police Department | 09-215-065.
Timeline of Events
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2009-07-28
Hector Alvarez disappears
Alvarez left his sister's residence in Milpitas without informing anyone, leaving behind his cell phone and personal belongings.
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2009-07-28
Last known contact
Last known contact with Alvarez occurred on July 28, 2009, in Milpitas. Family, friends, and associates have not seen or heard from him since.
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Case Information
Incident:July 28, 2009
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 28, 2009
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4085862400
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