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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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Roberto's car left at Butano State Park? Did he drive there voluntarily or was the vehicle transported by someone else?
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location
Lead #2What is the connection between his Santa Cruz home and Butano State Park? Was there a specific reason he would have traveled there?
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clue
Lead #3Foul play is suspected—what evidence or circumstances led investigators to believe this was not a voluntary disappearance?
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 home and that location. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about his disappearance.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw Roberto on March 20, 1985, or anyone who saw his vehicle being moved to 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 Discovered
His car was found at Butano State Park, indicating he may have traveled there or been taken there after leaving his home.
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Case Information
Incident:March 20, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 20, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous