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Narciso Rafael Gutierrez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mecca, California on Feb 14, 2013

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Victim Details

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

Narciso

Rafael Gutierrez

56

43

65 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Feb 14, 2013

Mecca

California

Riverside County

92254

No

143952

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

Thermal

California

Riverside County

92274

Lina Gama

Investigator II

86625 Airport Boulevard, California

7608638990

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/616/Thermal-Station

C130470030

Feb 17, 1969

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP122903) and 1 other source
Narciso Rafael Gutierrez, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on February 14, 2013, in Mecca, California. Gutierrez's disappearance remains unsolved, and there is limited information available regarding the circumstances leading to his vanishing. His case has been included in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where authorities continue to seek leads or tips that may help solve the case. Despite ongoing efforts by investigators, his whereabouts remain unknown, and no significant developments have been reported since his disappearance.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is handling the case, and anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Feb 14, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Thermal, California - unidentified case UP109337
    John Doe — Thermal, California
    UP109337 • Found Sep 11, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 71%113 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 47%100 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Corona, California
    UP52355 • Found Aug 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%81 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%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 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%83 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 81%179 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    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 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 68%133 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 87%175–190 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Indio, California
    UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%81 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
    John Doe — North Hills, California
    UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 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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