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Jesse Benavides Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bakersfield, California on Feb 3, 2021

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Victim Details

Created

May 17, 2022

Case Added

May 25, 2022

First Name

Jesse

Last Name

Benavides

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

144 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 3, 2021

City

Bakersfield

State

California

County

Kern County

Zip Code

93311

Tribal Land

Agency ID

114164

Agency Name

Bakersfield Police Department

Agency City

Bakersfield

Agency State

California

Agency County

Kern County

Agency Zip Code

93301

Agency Contact

Bryann Ortiz

Contact Job Title

Police Service Technician, Juvenile Missing Persons

Agency Address

1601 Truxtun Avenue, California

Agency Phone

6613277111

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/police/default.htm

Agency Case #

21-21931

Agency Report Date

Jun 24, 2021

Primary Agency

Bakersfield Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 10, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91516) and 2 other sources

Jesse Benavides, a 15-year-old boy, was last seen on February 3, 2021, in Bakersfield, California. He is biracial, of Hispanic and White descent, and his current age would be 18. Despite ongoing efforts, Jesse has not been located, and authorities continue to seek information regarding his disappearance. The Bakersfield Police Department is managing the case, and anyone with information is urged to contact them or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to assist in bringing Jesse home.
Last Seen: Feb 3, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

79%Possible

John Doe — North Hollywood, California

UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 15 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 81%79 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'6"

Weight 73%90–110 lb vs 144 lb

Hair 100%Brown 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.

Jesse Benavides Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bakersfield, California on Feb 3, 2021

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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