Above: Samuel, circa 2009
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 6, 2009 from Ventura, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: July 15, 2008 Age: 1 year old Height and Weight: 2'0, 20 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Samuel and his 15-year-old mother, Karla Sanchez, disappeared from Ventura, California on September 6, 2009. They are believed to be with Samuel's father, Samuel Pineda Rivera. A photograph and vital statistics for Samuel Pineda Rivera are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant is on file for him. Although some agencies classify Karla as a runaway, others state she and her baby are missing under suspicious circumstances. They may be in Mexico. Their cases remain unsolved.
Samuel Pineda Rivera
Above: Samuel Pineda Rivera
Date of Birth: September 23, 1975
Age: 33 years old
Height and Weight: 5'1, 140 - 160 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, black eyes.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated December 6, 2009; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Ventura Police Department
805-650-8010
OR
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ventura, California Office
805-642-3995
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
California Attorney General's Office