FUGITIVE
CASE #: 1999-38
Juan Antonio Beltran Lopez
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Open
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Missing From:
Seaside, California
Summary:
Juan Antonio Beltran Lopez is a fugitive wanted by Seaside Police for the August 10, 1999 murder of 50-year-old Nancy Marks in Seaside, California. The victim was found deceased in her residence with a gunshot wound to her neck. Lopez, who had been renting a room from the victim, disappeared after the murder and remains at large.
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Circumstances of Offense:
On August 10, 1999, a 50-year-old schoolteacher was found deceased in her residence in Seaside, California with a gunshot wound to her neck. Juan Antonio Beltran Lopez, who had been renting a room from the victim, disappeared immediately after the murder. The murder weapon was later recovered at Lopez's place of work.
Additional Details:
Lopez has been the subject of an active arrest warrant since the 1999 murder. As of May 2026, he is believed to be 58 years old. He is believed to have ties to Southern California and San Jose. Authorities have publicized AI-generated images of what Lopez may look like as of 2026.
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