The person at the center of this case
Mario Yerba Meza
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 2000
Missing Person: Mario Yerba Meza
Justice for Mario Yerba Meza — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were Mario's activities and plans on April 4, 2000?
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Lead #2Who was with Mario or saw him on the day he disappeared?
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Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play or voluntary disappearance?
Mario Yerba Meza, a 22-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on April 4, 2000, in Laguna Niguel, California, and has been missing for over two decades. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with limited information about what led to him going missing. His case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
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Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing Mario in the 20+ years since his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP28020. Missing person: Mario Yerba Meza.
Last known contact: 2000-04-04 in Laguna Niguel, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Was last seen on April 4, 2000 in Laguna Niguel, California.
Demographics: 22 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black slacks, white shirt.; Footwear: Black shoes.. Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 00-068547.
Timeline of Events
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2000-04-04
Last Seen
Mario Yerba Meza was last seen in Laguna Niguel, California. He was wearing black slacks, a white shirt, and black shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2000
Last Updated:August 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 4, 2000
Last Updated:August 13, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7146477000
You can remain anonymous