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Decedent was found severely decomposed in the Hollywood Hills on 10/20/1997. He might be originally from El Salvador and went by the nickname "Puma" or "Pantera".
Date Found: 1997-10-20

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

83%Moderate
Fernando Fernandez Ramos
Fernando Fernandez Ramos
MP57874 • Missing since Jan 1, 1994 from El Monte, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
Jose Gavino
Jose Gavino
MP27453 • Missing since Aug 25, 1997 from Santa Ana, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
Donald Vallecillo
Donald Vallecillo
MP23421 • Missing since May 30, 1994 from Santa Monica, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
Juan Gravado
Juan Gravado
MP121186 • Missing since Jul 15, 1990 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
Trino Vargas
Trino Vargas
MP105241 • Missing since Sep 1, 1994 from Anaheim, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
Raul Manzo
Raul Manzo
MP36291 • Missing since Apr 1, 1996 from Santa Ana, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
Victor Mendez
Victor Mendez
MP1291 • Missing since Jan 27, 1997 from East Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
Juan Deza
Juan Deza
MP158947 • Missing since Jul 29, 1991 from Ventura, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Joseph Rincon
Joseph Rincon
MP66252 • Missing since Aug 3, 1995 from Covina, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 24–35 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Obaidullah Shams
Obaidullah Shams
MP23283 • Missing since Oct 8, 1997 from Modesto, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 30
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 days after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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 this case.