The person at the center of this case
Terrence Arthur Diaz
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 1999
Missing Person: Terrence Arthur Diaz
Justice for Terrence Arthur Diaz — the trail went cold in 1999, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Was Terrence seen playing guitar on the streets of Palo Alto after November 1999?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone encounter a man matching his description (5'10", 180 lbs, gray hair, brown eyes) wearing a brown corduroy jacket and cap in the Palo Alto area?
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clue
Lead #3Why did contact cease on November 14, 1999, and what were the circumstances leading to his disappearance?
Terrence Arthur Diaz, a 45-year-old male, was last contacted on November 14, 1999, in Palo Alto, California under unknown circumstances. He may have been living on the streets and was known to play guitar. Despite over two decades passing, the case remains open with the Palo Alto Police Department, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP1182. Missing person: Terrence Arthur Diaz.
Last known contact: 1999-11-14 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA. Circumstances: Unknown.
Terry may be living on the streets, and may be seen playing his guitar. Demographics: 45 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 180 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: T-shirt, dark sweater, blue jeans, brown corduroy jacket, brown boots and brown cap.; Footwear: Brown boots.
Investigating agency: Palo Alto Police Department | 99-337-0135.
Timeline of Events
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1999-11-14
Last Known Contact
Terrence Arthur Diaz was last contacted in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA. Circumstances of disappearance unknown.
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Case Information
Incident:November 14, 1999
Last Updated:July 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 14, 1999
Last Updated:July 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6503292413
You can remain anonymous