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Juan Guzman Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jan 1, 1974

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Victim Details

Apr 24, 2012

Apr 26, 2021

Juan

Guzman

88

36

66 inches

69 inches

170 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 1974

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

11671

Fresno Police Department

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93721

2323 Mariposa Mall, California

5596217000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fresno.gov/police/

12-5867

Jan 23, 2012

Fresno Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14553) and 3 other sources
Juan Puente Guzman, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1974, in San Francisco, California. He had been working various jobs in the city, including as a gardener and maintenance worker at apartment complexes. Guzman took a Greyhound bus to visit family in Fresno shortly before his disappearance. After spending about a week with them, his family dropped him off at the bus station for his return trip to San Francisco.

Before leaving, Guzman mentioned to his relatives that he had gotten into trouble over an affair with an apartment owner's wife, and he would contact them once he found a new place to stay. However, after this, he was never seen or heard from again. His disappearance remains unsolved, and no further details or clues have emerged. Fresno police are handling the investigation, but the circumstances surrounding his case remain unclear.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1974

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14553
  • Juan Puente Guzman - The Charley Project
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

    • 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 — San Francisco, California
    UP5843 • Found Aug 3, 1975
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 99%219 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 90%142 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP17760 • Found Jul 11, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 30–35 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5863 • Found Sep 10, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 84%137 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 48 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP11460 • Found Jun 15, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 77%130 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated - Brisbane, California
    UP9683 • Found Mar 6, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170–200 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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