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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Lead #1Why was Alvarez researching suicide methods in the weeks before his disappearance, and what triggered this concerning behavior?
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Lead #2Where did Alvarez go after leaving his sister's home, and are there any locations he frequented that should be searched?
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Lead #3What was Alvarez's mental and emotional state in the days leading up to his disappearance, and did he communicate concerns to anyone?
Hector Alvarez, a 41-year-old Hispanic 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 extensive efforts by family, friends, and the Milpitas Police Department, no trace of Alvarez has been found in over 16 years, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown.
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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 Goes Missing
Alvarez left his sister's residence in Milpitas without informing anyone, leaving behind his cell phone and personal belongings.
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Case Information
Incident:July 28, 2009
Last Updated:September 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 28, 2009
Last Updated:September 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4085862400
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