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Jose Estrada Missing Person Case

Last seen in Porterville, California on Dec 27, 2006

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Victim Details

Sep 23, 2020

Aug 1, 2023

Jose

Estrada

35

16

64 inches

135 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 27, 2006

Porterville

California

Tulare County

93257

No

91133

Porterville Police Department

Porterville

California

Tulare County

93257

350 North D Street, California

5597827400

Local

Law Enforcement

06-10156

Dec 27, 2006

Porterville Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP73905) and 4 other sources
Jose Luis Estrada, a 16-year-old from Porterville, California, was last seen on December 27, 2006, at his foster home. He disappeared along with his younger brother, Jaime Estrada, who was 12 years old at the time. Investigators suspect that both brothers may have been taken to Durango, Mexico, by their biological father, Jose Soto Estrada. This possibility is based on information gathered over the course of the investigation, suggesting that they might have fled as runaways.

At the time of his disappearance, Jose was described as a Hispanic male, standing about 5'4" tall and weighing 135 pounds, with brown hair. Despite years passing since the brothers vanished, their case remains open, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to help locate them.
Last Seen: Dec 27, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP73905
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com
  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 99%121 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 64%157 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
    Weight 79%163 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP15814 • Found Mar 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–23 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 60%173 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 86%158 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 61%169 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 65%148 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 90%105–115 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 67%170–200 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    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 81%Est. 25–45 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 65%152 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Weight 98%150–160 lb vs 135 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.

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