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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 20-40
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

42870

1994-09212

Adult

20

40

59320

61 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1954

1974

1994

Oct 31, 1994

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

7489

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

1994-09212

Black

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Scar on left forearm Scar on left elbow Scar on finger(s), right hand Thumb
  • Tattoo: illegible tattoo on right shoulder

  • Clothing: W0RE X LRG WHI T SHIRT, MED BLK PANTS, WHI S0X, LT BLU UNDERWEAR
  • Jewelry: Two keychains with house keys: 1) "I Love El Salvador" 2) Jesus Christ


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Case Description

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On 10/31/1994 @ 1155 hours the decedent entered MacArthur Park lake to retrieve a balloon that a young child had released. The decedent started floundering in the water as he went in deeper. 9-1-1 was called, but by the time authorities had arrived the decedent had gone under the water. He was pulled out a short time later by L.A. County divers.
Date Found: 1994-10-31

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP3664

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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
    Carlos Xiloj
    Carlos Xiloj
    MP98101 • Missing since Jun 6, 1993 from Van Nuys, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 80%150 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Cruz Martinez
    Cruz Martinez
    MP114210 • Missing since Sep 7, 1989 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jose Dominguez Aguilera
    Jose Dominguez Aguilera
    MP83253 • Missing since May 1, 1992 from San Fernando, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Gerardo Aguilar
    Gerardo Aguilar
    MP23420 • Missing since Nov 11, 1989 from Santa Monica, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 89%150 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Nicolas Lopez
    Nicolas Lopez
    MP114457 • Missing since Nov 30, 1993 from Santa Maria, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Rolando Ocampo
    Rolando Ocampo
    MP31799 • Missing since Jul 24, 1989 from Burbank, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 68%Est. 20–40 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 0%150 lb vs 90 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jason Russo
    Jason Russo
    MP6612 • Missing since Aug 4, 1988 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 13 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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 this case.

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