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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 42-52
from Pacoima, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

42801

1997-07147

Adult

42

52

59233

66 inches

167 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1945

1955

1997

Oct 15, 1997

Pacoima

California

Los Angeles County

1

7401

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

1997-07147

Black

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: SCARS 0N LEFT LEG, RIGHT ARM, RIGHT HEEL, FR0NTAL T0P 0F HEAD & RIGHT F0REHEAD

  • Clothing: BLU LEVI 501, LADIES WHI PANTIES, LA BLU CAP, WHI S0CKS,
  • Footwear: BR0 SANDALS
  • Jewelry: G0LD METALLIC BELT BUCKLE, BLK CL0TH BELT


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Case Description

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On the morning of 10/15/1997 the decedent was sitting on a bus bench when a car drove by and shots were fired from a person in the vehicle striking the decedent. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead on 10/16/1997.
Date Found: 1997-10-15

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP3436

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Ismael Villalpando
    Ismael Villalpando
    MP64190 • Missing since Jul 27, 1991 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Santos Andrade
    Santos Andrade
    MP11670 • Missing since Nov 24, 1988 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 42–52 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Javier Breceda
    Javier Breceda
    MP109712 • Missing since Jul 12, 1997 from Anaheim, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 47
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Vincente Cardoza
    Vincente Cardoza
    MP106155 • Missing since Apr 22, 1993 from Anaheim, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 81%167 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Roberto Sylva
    Roberto Sylva
    MP41300 • Missing since Dec 7, 1996 from Stanton, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 42–52 vs 40
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Arturo Calderon
    Arturo Calderon
    MP26798 • Missing since Jan 1, 1989 from Santa Ana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 42–52 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Luis Escobedo
    Luis Escobedo
    MP24053 • Missing since Jun 26, 1986 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 42–52 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Efrain Cordero
    Efrain Cordero
    MP100117 • Missing since May 3, 1992 from Anaheim, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 90%167 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Justo Cortez
    Justo Cortez
    MP52316 • Missing since Oct 14, 1984 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 57%167 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Alfonso Torres
    Alfonso Torres
    MP41308 • Missing since May 21, 1988 from Garden Grove, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 42–52 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 97%167 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 this case.

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