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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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Lead #1Was Terrence seen playing guitar in the Palo Alto area after November 1999?
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Lead #2Any sightings of a man matching his description (5'10", 180 lbs, gray/partially gray hair, brown eyes) wearing a brown corduroy jacket and brown cap?
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Lead #3Did anyone have contact with Terrence or know of his whereabouts in the years following his disappearance?
Terrence Arthur Diaz, a 45-year-old white male, was last seen on November 14, 1999, in Palo Alto, California. He may have been living on the streets and was known to play guitar. Nearly 27 years later, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking any information about his disappearance or current location.
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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.
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1999-11-14
Last Known Contact
Terrence Arthur Diaz was last seen in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA. He may have been living on the streets.
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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