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Jose Macias Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gardena, California on Feb 13, 2019

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Victim Details

May 20, 2019

Mar 16, 2021

Jose

Macias

53

46

66 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Feb 13, 2019

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90247

No

55546

Gardena Police Department

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90247

1718 West 162nd Street, California

3102179670

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.gardenapd.org/

19-804

Feb 15, 2019

Gardena Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57491) and 4 other sources
Jose Macias, a 46-year-old man, was last seen on February 11, 2019, at his mother’s home in Gardena, California. His mother spoke to him over the phone on February 13, but since then, there has been no contact with him. Notably, Macias has not made any withdrawals from his bank account since that date, raising concerns about his well-being. His case has been classified as a missing person, and efforts to locate him continue, although no major breakthroughs have been reported. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.

Macias was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'6" tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair. His disappearance has left his family and law enforcement searching for answers, and as of now, his whereabouts remain unknown.
Last Seen: Feb 13, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP57491 | NamUs
  • San Bernardino Police Seek Public's Help Locating Critical Missing ...
  • Man pleads guilty in 2017 DUI crash that killed a North Hills woman ...
  • California - IRS

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 83%154 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 89%150–160 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115–125 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 97%105–115 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 67%Est. 55–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 26%183 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP83731
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP83731 • Found Aug 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 75%4'10"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%119 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
    John Doe — Sylmar, California
    UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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