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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 ยท Open
5 years waiting ยท since 2021

Missing Person: Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega

Justice for Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega โ€” 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

Why has Victor not contacted family or used his bank card since January 25, 2021, despite strong ties to Anaheim?

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location
Lead #2

Did Victor actually reach Honduras, or did something happen to him during his journey through Mexico?

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evidence
Lead #3

What specific transactions or locations in Jalisco were recorded when his bank card was used on January 25?

Victor Manuel Turcios-Ortega, a 55-year-old man, disappeared from Anaheim, California on January 20, 2021, after telling his sisters he would travel to Honduras via bus through Mexico. His bank card was used in Jalisco, Mexico five days later, but he has not been heard from since and it remains unknown whether he ever reached Honduras. Despite his strong ties to the area, Victor has not made contact in over five years, and investigators seek information about his whereabouts and circumstances.

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

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Lead #4

Were there any witnesses who saw Victor during his bus journey through Mexico?

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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 Disappears

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 Activity

Victor's bank card was used in Jalisco, Mexico, confirming he traveled south but raising questions about his final destination.

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Case Information

Incident:January 20, 2021
Last Updated:July 30, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 20, 2021
Last Updated:July 30, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 7147651900
You can remain anonymous