The person at the center of this case
Juan Deza
Missing Person · Open
35 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: Juan Deza
Justice for Juan Deza — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why did Deza fail to appear for the custody hearing? Was he prevented from traveling or did he voluntarily disappear?
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witness
Lead #2What details can the roommate provide about Deza's demeanor and plans that morning?
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location
Lead #3What route was Deza taking from Ventura to Napa, and were there any stops or detours planned?
Juan Deza, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on July 29, 1991, from Ventura, California, while traveling to Napa for a scheduled child custody court hearing that he failed to attend. He was last seen by his roommate that morning en route to Napa, and his sudden disappearance remains unexplained after more than three decades. The case remains open with the Ventura Police Department, and investigators seek information about his whereabouts or any circumstances surrounding his vanishing.
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Lead #4Has anyone reported contact with Deza after July 29, 1991, or received communications from him?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP158947. Missing person: Juan Deza.
Last known contact: 1991-07-29 in Ventura, Ventura, CA. Circumstances: Deza was due in Napa Court for child custody hearing and did not show up.
Deza was last seen by his roommate in Ventura on 7/29/91 enroute to Napa. Demographics: 35 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Ventura Police Department | 91-11061.
Timeline of Events
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1991-07-29
Last seen by roommate
Juan Deza was last seen by his roommate in Ventura on July 29, 1991, en route to Napa for a child custody court hearing.
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1991-07-29
Failed to appear in court
Deza did not appear for his scheduled child custody hearing in Napa Court on July 29, 1991.
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Case Information
Incident:July 29, 1991
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 29, 1991
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8053394400
You can remain anonymous