The person at the center of this case
Paul Minniear
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Paul Minniear
Justice for Paul Minniear — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1Why has there been no communication from Paul since December 2020? What triggered his mother to report him missing?
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location
Lead #2Where in the Santa Cruz area was Paul believed to be living? Are there specific residences or shelters he frequented?
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person
Lead #3What was Paul's lifestyle and daily routine prior to his disappearance? Did he have employment or regular social contacts?
Paul Minniear, a 49-year-old white male, was last contacted in December 2020 in Santa Cruz, California, and has not been heard from since. He is believed to be living somewhere in the Santa Cruz area, but his current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Paul's location or activities since December 2020 is urged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department.
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NamUs case MP131752. Missing person: Paul Minniear.
Last known contact: 2020-12-01 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Paul's mom reported him missing after not hearing from him since December of 2020.
He is thought to be living somewhere in the Santa Cruz area. Demographics: 49 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Santa Cruz Police Department | 22S-04183 | 2022-07-21.
Timeline of Events
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2020-12-01
Last Known Contact
Paul Minniear was last contacted in December 2020 in Santa Cruz, California.
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2020
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 2020
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous