The person at the center of this case
Roberto Orejel Blanco
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Roberto Orejel Blanco
Justice for Roberto Orejel Blanco — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Blanco's vehicle at Butano State Park? Did he drive there voluntarily or was he taken there?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence suggested foul play in this case? Were there signs of struggle or concerning circumstances?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between Blanco leaving his home and his car being found at the state park?
Roberto Orejel Blanco, a 32-year-old male, disappeared from his home in Santa Cruz, California on March 20, 1985, under circumstances suggesting foul play. His vehicle was discovered at Butano State Park, raising questions about his movements that day. Despite decades of investigation by the Santa Cruz Police Department, his fate remains unknown and the case remains unsolved.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw Blanco on March 20, 1985, or noticed his vehicle at Butano State Park?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP25224. Missing person: Roberto Orejel Blanco.
Last known contact: 1985-03-20 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Roberto Blanco was last seen on March 20, 1985 at his home in Santa Cruz, California.
His car was found at Butano State Park. Foul play is suspected.
Demographics: 32 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Santa Cruz Police Department | 85-06598.
Timeline of Events
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1985-03-20
Last Seen at Home
Roberto Orejel Blanco was last seen at his residence in Santa Cruz, California on March 20, 1985.
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1985-03-20
Vehicle Discovery
Blanco's car was found at Butano State Park, indicating he may have traveled there before his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:March 20, 1985
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 20, 1985
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous