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Found in a desert area near Palmdale on 11/11/1989.
Date Found: 1989-11-11

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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.

86%Strong
Cruz Martinez
Cruz Martinez
MP114210 • Missing since Sep 7, 1989 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
Jose Arriola
Jose Arriola
MP11815 • Missing since May 21, 1982 from La Puente, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Juan Ranjel
Juan Ranjel
MP65115 • Missing since Nov 18, 1983 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%135 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Gerardo Aguilar
Gerardo Aguilar
MP23420 • Missing since Nov 11, 1989 from Santa Monica, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 25–40 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Arturo Calderon
Arturo Calderon
MP26798 • Missing since Jan 1, 1989 from Santa Ana, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 76%135 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Santos Andrade
Santos Andrade
MP11670 • Missing since Nov 24, 1988 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 52%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Desiderio Castillo
Desiderio Castillo
MP52101 • Missing since Nov 1, 1987 from Barstow, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 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.