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Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega

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Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega

Case
#3231
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 23, 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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contact
Lead #1

Did Victor have any known associates or contacts in Mexico or Honduras who could confirm his arrival or current whereabouts?

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timeline
Lead #2

What activities occurred between January 20 and January 25 that led to the bank card use in Jalisco—did Victor travel as planned or was the card used by someone else?

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clue
Lead #3

Has there been any activity on Victor's bank card or other financial accounts since January 25, 2021?

Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega, a 55-year-old resident of Anaheim, California, disappeared 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 stated ties to the area and family in Anaheim, Victor has remained missing for over five years, and authorities are seeking information about his whereabouts and activities after leaving California.

Case
#3231
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 23, 2026
Anaheim Police Department

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person
Lead #4

Why would Victor, with strong family ties to Anaheim, not contact his sisters if he successfully reached Honduras as intended?

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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 leaves residence

Victor left his residence in Anaheim, picked up his passport, and told his sisters he would be traveling to Honduras on a 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 may have reached Mexico, but no further contact has been established.

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Case Information

Incident:January 20, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 20, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 7147651900
You can remain anonymous