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Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega

The person at the center of this case

Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega

Case
#3231
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 22, 2026
Anaheim Police Department
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021

Missing Person: Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega

Justice for Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Did Victor actually board a bus in Anaheim on January 20, 2021, and if so, which bus company and route?

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timeline
Lead #2

What happened between January 25 in Jalisco and his disappearance—did he continue toward Honduras or change plans?

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contact
Lead #3

Has anyone in Honduras or Mexico reported contact with Victor, or does he have known associates in those countries?

Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega, a 55-year-old man, disappeared from Anaheim, California on January 20, 2021, after telling his sisters he was traveling to Honduras via bus through Mexico. His bank card was used in Jalisco, Mexico on January 25, 2021, but he has not been heard from since and it remains unclear whether he ever reached Honduras. Despite his strong ties to Anaheim, Victor has been missing for over five years, and investigators need information about his movements through Mexico and final destination.

Case
#3231
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 22, 2026
Anaheim Police Department

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Why would Victor, with strong ties to Anaheim, remain out of contact for over five years if he traveled voluntarily?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP103851. Missing person: Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega.

Last known contact: 2021-01-20 in Anaheim, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Victor left his residence in Anaheim on 1-20-21.

He picked up his passport and and told his sisters he would be traveling to Honduras on a bus through Mexico. Victor's bank card appeared to have been used in Jalisco, Mexico on 1-25-21.

He has not been heard from since. It was not known if he ever arrived in Honduras.

Victor has ties to Anaheim and would not stay out of the country. Demographics: 55 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.

Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 200 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: black zip up hoodie, black jeans, black running shoes.

Investigating agency: Anaheim Police Department | 21-55307 | 2021-04-21.

Timeline of Events

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2021-01-20

Victor departs Anaheim

Victor left his residence in Anaheim, picked up his passport, and told his sisters he would travel to Honduras by bus through Mexico.

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2021-01-25

Bank card used in Mexico

Victor's bank card was used in Jalisco, Mexico, suggesting he reached that location.

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Case Information

Incident:January 20, 2021
Last Updated:July 23, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 20, 2021
Last Updated:July 23, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 7147651900
You can remain anonymous