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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 35-50
from San Bernardino, California


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Victim Details

Jul 25, 2010

Oct 4, 2023

2753

92-4057

Adult - Pre 50

35

50

4905

71 inches

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

Days

1942

1957

1992

Jul 31, 1992

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

92405

1

2510

San Bernardino Police Department

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

710 North D Street, , San Bernardino, California

9093845742

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/cityhall/police_department/default.asp

92-35680

Brown

Dark-brown hair

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: WHITE STRIPED SHIRT, SWEAT PANTS, “TITANO” BOXER STYLE UNDERSHORTS, AND TENNIS SHOES, SOCKS


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Case Description

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John Doe #43-92 is a male adult, probably White or Hispanic, age 35 to 50, approximately 5’11” (71”) in stature, found dead in a state of advanced decomposition in an abandoned house in San Bernardino. Identity may only be established with dental X-rays (on file and see attached) and DNA (refer to CODIS # BK-08-001009). Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" or "talking video" (showing teeth). Possible identity: Baltazar Chavez (DOB: 01/01/48 - Hispanic male, age 44 years, black hair), AKA Ruben or Victor. Cannot find family to obtain reference DNA samples.
Date Found: 1992-07-31

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP7452

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Curtis Jones Jr.
    Curtis Jones Jr.
    MP11804 • Missing since May 15, 1991 from Running Springs, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 48 when missing
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red

    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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