The person at the center of this case
Justo Celio Cortez
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1984
Missing Person: Justo Celio Cortez
Justice for Justo Celio Cortez — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses who saw Justo on October 14, 1984 or in the days following his disappearance?
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contact
Lead #2Did Justo have any planned travel or was he meeting anyone on the day he went missing?
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person
Lead #3What was Justo's employment status and daily routine at the time of his disappearance?
Justo Celio Cortez, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on October 14, 1984 in Los Angeles, California. He was last seen in the Los Angeles area and has not been located in over four decades. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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NamUs case MP52316. Missing person: Justo Celio Cortez.
Last known contact: 1984-10-14 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Justo was last seen October 14, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA.
Demographics: 32 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 85-0211034.
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1984-10-14
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Justo Celio Cortez was last seen in Los Angeles, California
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 1984
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 14, 1984
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous