The person at the center of this case
Rafael Valles Moreno
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: Rafael Valles Moreno
Justice for Rafael Valles Moreno — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who were the three Hispanic males seen with Rafael at the Pastime Bar on August 30, 1982?
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vehicle
Lead #2How did Rafael's van end up in a Poway field, and what does this reveal about events after his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone witness Rafael leaving the bar or see his van being transported to Poway?
Rafael Valles Moreno, a 37-year-old male, disappeared on August 30, 1982, after being last seen at the Pastime Bar in Escondido, California in the company of three Hispanic males. Two days later, his van was discovered abandoned in a field in Poway, raising questions about what happened between his disappearance and the vehicle's discovery. The case remains unsolved after more than four decades, and investigators seek information about the three men he was with and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Lead #4What was the condition of the van when discovered, and were there any personal belongings or evidence inside?
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NamUs case MP28643. Missing person: Rafael Valles Moreno.
Last known contact: 1982-08-30 in Escondido, San Diego, CA. Circumstances: Rafael Valle Moreno was last seen at the Pastime Bar in Escondido in the company of three Hispanic males.
Two days later, on September 1, 1982, Rafael's van was found in a field in Poway. Demographics: 37 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: San Diego County Sheriff's Department | 754980H.
Timeline of Events
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1982-08-30
Last Sighting at Pastime Bar
Rafael Valles Moreno was last seen at the Pastime Bar in Escondido in the company of three Hispanic males.
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1982-09-01
Van Discovered
Rafael's van was found abandoned in a field in Poway, approximately 15 miles from where he was last seen.
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 1982
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8585655200
You can remain anonymous