Nelson Fuentes, 26, was reported missing from Vista, California on August 23, 1997. His case is recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and appears in the California Department of Justice missing persons database, but public details about what happened that day, what he was wearing, or other circumstances are scarce.

Family members and advocacy groups have kept the case active and continue public appeals for new information. If anyone knew Nelson, saw him in Vista around August 23, 1997, or has any information, please come forward.