The person at the center of this case
Samuel Chavez
Missing Person · Open
15 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Samuel Chavez
Justice for Samuel Chavez — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Light brown 1999 Honda Accord - was Samuel driving this vehicle when he disappeared, and has it ever been located?
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timeline
Lead #2Why did Samuel disappear on this specific date, and were there any unusual circumstances or events that day?
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location
Lead #3Did Samuel have destinations or regular routes in South Monterey County where he had family connections?
Samuel Chavez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on July 13, 2011, while driving a light brown 1999 Honda Accord from Salinas, California at approximately 11:00 pm. He has not been seen or heard from since that night, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Samuel's disappearance or the vehicle is urged to contact the Salinas Police Department.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw Samuel or his vehicle after 11:00 pm on July 13, 2011?
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NamUs case MP119544. Missing person: Samuel Chavez.
Last known contact: 2011-07-13 in Salinas, Monterey, CA. Circumstances: Samuel Chavez was last seen and heard from on July 13, 2011 at approximately 11:00 pm driving a light brown, 1999 Honda Accord.
Chavez is a Salinas resident with family in Salinas and in South Monterey County. Demographics: 20 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 175 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White t-shirt, blue jeans.
Investigating agency: Salinas Police Department | 11071307.
Timeline of Events
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2011-07-13
23:00Last Seen
Samuel Chavez was last seen and heard from at approximately 11:00 pm driving a light brown 1999 Honda Accord in Salinas, California
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 13, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8317587321
You can remain anonymous