The person at the center of this case
Victorio Abueg Santiago (age 37 at time of disappearance); also missing: sons Noel (age 11) and Daniel (age 7)
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24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Victorio Abueg Santiago
Justice for Victorio Abueg Santiago (age 37 at time of disappearance); also missing: sons Noel (age 11) and Daniel (age 7) — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Did Victorio successfully flee to the Philippines with his two young sons?
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vehicle
Lead #2What rental vehicle was used for the departure, and can it be traced?
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Lead #3Are there any records of Victorio or the boys entering the Philippines or any other country?
Victorio Abueg Santiago, a 37-year-old male, disappeared on July 12, 2002, after taking his two young sons (ages 11 and 7) from his wife's residence near Pearl Harbor in Honolulu in violation of a Protection Order. He fled in a rental vehicle and may have traveled to the Philippines with the children. Despite nearly two decades of investigation, the whereabouts of Victorio and his sons remain unknown, and authorities seek any information about their location or fate.
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Lead #4What happened to the two minor children—are they alive and where are they now?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP3969. Missing person: Victorio Abueg Santiago.
Last known contact: 2002-07-12 in Honolulu, Honolulu, HI. Circumstances: Victorio showed up at his wife's residence on Pearl Harbor in violation of a Protection Order.
Victorio and his wife got into an argument and Victorio left the area in a rental vehicle with their 11 year old son Noel and 7 year old son Daniel, and possibly fled to the Philippines. Demographics: 37 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: wears glasses.
Investigating agency: Honolulu Police Department | 02-274665 | 2002-07-17.
Timeline of Events
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2002-07-12
Victorio and sons disappear
Victorio arrived at his wife's residence on Pearl Harbor in violation of a Protection Order, argued with his wife, then left with sons Noel (11) and Daniel (7) in a rental vehicle. Possibly fled to the Philippines.
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2002-07-17
Case reported to police
Honolulu Police Department opened investigation case MP3969 / 02-274665
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Case Information
Incident:July 12, 2002
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 12, 2002
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8085293111
You can remain anonymous