
The person at the center of this case
Santiago Alcala Ramirez
Justice for Santiago Alcala Ramirez — the trail went cold in 2014, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was Santiago near the California-Mexico border in Tijuana, and what were his plans that day?
Did anyone see Santiago on or after April 1, 2014 in the Tijuana border region?
What circumstances led to Santiago not returning home—was there a pattern of behavior or known associates in the area?
Santiago Alcala Ramirez, a 27-year-old male, disappeared in April 2014 near the California-Mexico border in the Tijuana area and never returned home. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or met with foul play. The case remains open with the San Diego Police Department, and anyone with information about Santiago's whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP32863. Missing person: Santiago Alcala Ramirez.
Last known contact: 2014-04-01 in Tijuana, San Diego, CA. Circumstances: Santiago was last seen in April of 2014 near the California and Mexico border.
Santiago did not return home. Demographics: 27 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: San Diego Police Department.
Santiago Alcala Ramirez was last seen in April 2014 near the California and Mexico border in the Tijuana area. He did not return home.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.