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 his vehicle left at Butano State Park, which is approximately 30 miles from his Santa Cruz home?
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suspect
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to his departure from home or anyone seen near his vehicle at the park?
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evidence
Lead #3What condition was the vehicle in when discovered, and did forensic evidence provide any leads?
Roberto Orejel Blanco, a 32-year-old man, 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 what happened between his residence and that remote location. Despite decades of investigation, the case remains unsolved and authorities continue seeking information about his disappearance.
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timeline
Lead #4What occurred between March 20, 1985 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 residence in Santa Cruz, California on March 20, 1985.
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1985-03-20
Vehicle Discovered
His car was found 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