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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15038) and 4 other sources
Vidal Acevedo, a 76-year-old man from Modesto, California, was last seen on May 16, 2011. Acevedo, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, walked away from his residence on Avalon Avenue at approximately 8:15 a.m. on the day of his disappearance. At the time, he was wearing a light green shirt, green pants, and black shoes, and he was also carrying a blue blanket. Despite searches conducted by local authorities, no substantial leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

Vidal is described as a Hispanic male, 5'8" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. His family and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department continue to seek information from the public in the hopes of locating him. Given his medical condition, there were heightened concerns about his safety, but the case remains unsolved after more than a decade.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office.

Last Seen: May 16, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 76 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
John Doe — Millbrae, California
UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 76 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 60–70 vs 76 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 81%191 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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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