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Daniel Sanchez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lancaster, California on Dec 23, 2022

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Victim Details

Nov 22, 2023

Jan 12, 2024

Daniel

Sanchez

54

51

69 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 23, 2022

Lancaster

California

Los Angeles County

No

132248

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

023-80087-2610-400

Jul 16, 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

2195

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP112049) and 3 other sources
Daniel Joseph Sanchez, a 51-year-old man, was last seen on December 23, 2022, in Lancaster, California. Standing at 5'9" and weighing around 160 pounds, Daniel has distinctive features, including bent fingers on his right hand, gray hair, and brown eyes. His sudden disappearance has left authorities and family members seeking information, but details surrounding his case remain scarce.

At the time of his disappearance, Daniel had no known plans or reasons for vanishing, and no significant leads have emerged since he was last seen. His case has been classified as a missing person, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the lead investigative agency. The department continues to urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring clarity to Daniel's case.

If you have any details about Daniel's whereabouts or circumstances leading up to his disappearance, authorities encourage you to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Last Seen: Dec 23, 2022

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Sanchez, Daniel M. Jr. - Forgery | Ephrata Police Department
  • Daniel Luis “Nuk” Sanchez Obituary | Lancaster, PA
  • Memorial Wall | Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP128534
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP128534 • Found Jan 4, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 61%168 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 76%115–125 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 55–70 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 95%180–190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    77%Possible
    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 92%Est. 40–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163053 • Found Jun 30, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP122853 • Found Apr 30, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%45 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 95%125–140 lb vs 160 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 40–50 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP109440
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP109440 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 68%201 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 81%129 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue 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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    Daniel Joseph Sanchez was 51 when he was last seen on December 23, 2022, in Lancaster, California.... ...Read More
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