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Javier Melchor Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fresno, California on Apr 12, 2006

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Victim Details

Apr 6, 2017

Oct 17, 2023

Javier

Melchor

53

33

68 inches

72 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 12, 2006

Fresno

California

Fresno County

33388

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93721

Javier Puente

Missing Person Detective

2200 Fresno Street, California

5596008400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.fresnosheriff.org/

06-08785

Apr 12, 2006

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37736) and 1 other source
Javier Melchor, age 33, was last seen on April 12, 2006, in Fresno, California. His case has remained unsolved since that time, and very few details have been publicly shared about the circumstances of his disappearance. Authorities have listed him in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), but there have been no significant updates on his case in recent years.

Efforts by the Fresno Police Department and other agencies to locate Javier have yet to yield results, and his disappearance is still classified as a missing person case. His family and the authorities continue to seek any leads that could provide information on his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Apr 12, 2006

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 57%188 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 51%121 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 50–60 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 88%140–150 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — McFarland, California
    UP61297 • Found Feb 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 88%140–150 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 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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