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Carlos Gonzalez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Dec 8, 2012

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Victim Details

Oct 14, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Carlos

Gonzalez

58

45

70 inches

72 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 8, 2012

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

119920

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

121323768

Dec 9, 2012

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP96359) and 3 other sources
Carlos Gonzalez, a 45-year-old Hispanic man, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on December 8, 2012. He has not been heard from since that day, and very few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have been publicly disclosed. Gonzalez was 6 feet tall, weighed about 160 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes at the time he went missing. His case is classified as a missing persons case, with no clear evidence of foul play or specific leads regarding his whereabouts.

Despite investigations by the Los Angeles Police Department, there have been no significant developments or confirmed sightings since his disappearance. As of now, Gonzalez’s case remains unresolved, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Dec 8, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Carlos Gonzalez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Carlos Gonzalez - The Charley Project
  • (11) 2012 Carlos Gonzalez Lot | eBay

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%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 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    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 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12379
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12379 • Found Jan 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 90%131 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 69%200–250 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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