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Maurice Loze Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Mar 29, 1983

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Victim Details

Mar 13, 2015

Feb 15, 2022

Maurice

Loze

89

46

67 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 29, 1983

Ventura

California

Ventura County

23849

Ventura Police Department

Ventura

California

Ventura County

93003

1425 Dowel Drive, California

8053394400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/816/Police-Department

83-5107

Mar 29, 1983

Ventura Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28018) and 4 other sources
Maurice Salin Loze, 46, was last seen on March 29, 1983, in Ventura, California. He disappeared under unclear circumstances and has not been heard from since. Loze, who also went by the alias Maurice Hinoza Hoyos, was last observed on a street or highway in Ventura, wearing designer jeans, a sports shirt, and a gold necklace with a medal. He also wore glasses.

At the time of his disappearance, Loze was described as a Hispanic male, 5'7", weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Despite efforts from law enforcement, no substantial leads have emerged, and his case remains unsolved.

The Ventura Police Department continues to investigate the case, but few details are available, and his disappearance remains a mystery. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Mar 29, 1983

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Maurice Salin Loze | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Maurice Salin Loze - The Charley Project
  • 650DMCA - Maurice Salin Loze - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28018

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Universal City, California
    UP4012 • Found Nov 22, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 81%121 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4135 • Found Dec 10, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4223 • Found Aug 8, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 84%177 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP4284 • Found Feb 27, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3859 • Found May 16, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–51 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%144 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4104 • Found Dec 29, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4259 • Found Dec 31, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3947 • Found Oct 8, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 49–54 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4233 • Found Apr 28, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–47 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Arvin, California
    UP60621 • Found Oct 4, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%120–130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    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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