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Luis Zavala Vanegas

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Luis Zavala Vanegas

Case
#2696
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 26, 2026
Homestead Police Department
Missing Person · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013

Missing Person: Luis Zavala Vanegas

Justice for Luis Zavala Vanegas — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why did Mr. Zavala Vanegas leave his residence on foot, and where was he attempting to go?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any witnesses who saw him on or near the date of his disappearance?

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evidence
Lead #3

What circumstances or evidence might explain his 13-year absence?

Luis Zavala Vanegas, a 43-year-old male, left his residence in Homestead, Florida on foot on August 13, 2013, and has not been seen since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of his whereabouts in over a decade. Anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact the Homestead Police Department.

Case
#2696
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 26, 2026
Homestead Police Department

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NamUs case MP159907. Missing person: Luis Zavala Vanegas.

Last known contact: 2013-08-13 in Homestead, Miami-Dade, FL. Circumstances: On or about August 13, 2013, Mr.

Zavala-Vanegas left his residence in Homestead on foot, and has not been seen since. Demographics: 43 years, Male, Multiple.

Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing a white shirt, light blue denim pants.

Investigating agency: Homestead Police Department | 26-028329 | 2013-08-15.

Timeline of Events

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2013-08-13

Last Known Contact

Luis Zavala Vanegas left his residence in Homestead on foot and has not been seen since.

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2013-08-15

Case Reported

Missing person case MP159907 filed with Homestead Police Department.

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Case Information

Incident:August 13, 2013
Last Updated:June 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 13, 2013
Last Updated:June 27, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 3052471535
You can remain anonymous