Ernest Joe Manzanares
RESOLVED
Manzanares, circa 1988
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Missing Since
07/28/1988
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Missing From
Ocoee, Florida
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Classification
Missing
- Sex Male
- Race
Biracial, Hispanic, Native American, White
- Age 23 years old
- Distinguishing Characteristics Biracial (White/Hispanic/Native American) male.
Details of Disappearance
Manzanares disappeared from Ocoee, Florida on July 28, 1988. In 2009, Manzanares's remains were found in Clermont, Florida, but they were not identified until 2026. His death is under investigation.
Investigating Agency
- Ocoee Police Department
407-905-3161
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated February 14, 2026; case resolved.
Manzanares, circa 1988
- Missing Since 07/28/1988
- Missing From Ocoee, Florida
- Classification Missing
- Sex Male
- Race Biracial, Hispanic, Native American, White
- Age 23 years old
- Distinguishing Characteristics Biracial (White/Hispanic/Native American) male.
Details of Disappearance
Manzanares disappeared from Ocoee, Florida on July 28, 1988. In 2009, Manzanares's remains were found in Clermont, Florida, but they were not identified until 2026. His death is under investigation.
Investigating Agency
- Ocoee Police Department 407-905-3161
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated February 14, 2026; case resolved.