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Summary based on 1 source
In the fall of 2002, a 28-year-old man named Saul Serrano vanished from San Francisco, California. His last confirmed sighting was on November 19, 2002, after which all communication with friends and family ceased. At the time of his disappearance, Serrano was also known by the names Orlando Gonzalez and Armando Aguilar. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, leaving his loved ones with a painful lack of answers and a deepening sense of concern for his welfare. Efforts to locate him in the initial days and weeks after he went missing proved unsuccessful, and the vibrant city of San Francisco seemed to have swallowed him without a trace.

As the investigation into Saul Serrano's disappearance continued, details about his life and the time leading up to his last known whereabouts were pieced together by law enforcement and his family. The case was entered into national databases for missing persons, including the Doe Network, under case number 4628DMCA, in the hopes that wider exposure would generate leads. Despite these efforts, the case grew cold over the years, with no significant breakthroughs to indicate what might have happened to him. The passage of time did little to ease the uncertainty for those who knew him, and the mystery of his whereabouts remained a persistent and unanswered question.

The case of Saul Serrano is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind fragmented stories and enduring questions. With no new information or sightings reported, his disappearance is a static and unresolved chapter in the files of missing persons. The lack of public information and media coverage over the years has made it difficult to construct a detailed narrative of the investigation. The overview of this case is one of an abrupt and unexplained absence, a man who was present one day and gone the next, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him. His case, like many others, highlights the silent and ongoing anguish that families of the missing endure.

Last Seen: Nov 19, 2002

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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 — Arleta, California
UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean, boot
83%Moderate
John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP12610
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP12610 • Found Oct 3, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean, boot
82%Moderate
John Doe — Pine Valley, California
UP55716 • Found Jan 24, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 69%123 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean
82%Moderate
John Doe — Westley, California
UP11031 • Found Jun 15, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 84%135 lb vs 165 lb
Clothing: both mention jean, boot
82%Moderate
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP12620 • Found May 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 78%130 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California - unidentified case UP112534
John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
UP112534 • Found Sep 9, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 74%127 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP2660 • Found Oct 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 91%141 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean
80%Moderate
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention boot
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 45–60 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean

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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