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Missing-person flyer for Marcelino Serna

Missing Person Flyer: Marcelino Serna

Marcelino Serna, 82 • Riverside, CA • Missing
Last Seen
1979-11-02
Summary
On the morning of November 2, 1979, Marcelino Crasogio Serna’s family left for work early and returned around 6 PM to find the front door locked and a partially eaten banana on the kitchen table. Marcelino’s glasses, Bible, suitcase, and clothing were still in his room. Marcelino’s family searched for several hours and contacted local hospitals but was unable to find Marcelino. Marcelino had a history of walking away, usually found near Adams and Magnolia streets. He frequently walked the streets of Riverside, sometimes covering up to 10 miles a day, often walking to pay for utilities or visit the barber shop. Marcelino typically carried $300 on him and often stopped for coffee at Howard Johnson’s near Tyler and the 91 freeway. Police searched nearby fields next to the restaurant but did not locate him. Family placed an ad in the paper requesting information. A woman responded, saying she saw an elderly man matching Marcelino’s description hitchhiking on December 3, 1979, near Arlington and Streeter. Another person reported seeing a man with a cane matching his description on December 7, 1979, near Van Buren and Magnolia.

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Age
82
Height
5' 2"
Weight
125
Source Information
NamUs
Case ID: 147098
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