The person at the center of this case
Roberto Orejel Blanco
Missing Person · Open
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 Roberto's vehicle left at Butano State Park, and what was his connection to that location?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence of foul play was identified, and has the vehicle been thoroughly forensically examined?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Roberto on March 20, 1985, or who observed his vehicle being left at the park?
Roberto Orejel Blanco, a 32-year-old male, disappeared from his home in Santa Cruz, California on March 20, 1985; his abandoned vehicle was discovered at Butano State Park, raising serious concerns about foul play. Despite decades of investigation by the Santa Cruz Police Department, his whereabouts and fate remain unknown. Anyone with information about Roberto's disappearance or movements on that date is urged to contact authorities.
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timeline
Lead #4What was the timeline between Roberto's last sighting at home and the discovery of his vehicle at Butano State Park?
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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 home in Santa Cruz, California on March 20, 1985.
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1985-03-20
Vehicle Discovered
Roberto's car was found abandoned at Butano State Park, indicating possible foul play.
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Case Information
Incident:March 20, 1985
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 20, 1985
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous