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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 35-55
from , California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jan 13, 2020

28782

1984-11757

Adult

35

55

39843

66 inches

153 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1929

1949

1984

Sep 15, 1984

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

22428

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

1984-11757

Black

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: Tattoo on the left inner arm of two angels holding a banner over a religious figure, under the figure are the words Ruega Por Mu00ed

  • Clothing: Police report lists the folowing clothing: gray pants, blue shirt, white and brown leather shoes.


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Case Description

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On 09/10/1984 @ 0635 hours the decedent was found down and unresponsive in an alley behind 4428 Kansas Ave. in Los Angeles. The decedent had head trauma and was transported to a local hospital where he remained until his death on 09/15/1984. The decedent had been seen by paramedics on 09/09/1984 @ Menlo Ave and Vernon Ave. in Los Angeles, intoxicated. He was told to "go home" at that time.
Date Found: 1984-09-15

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4215

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    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
    Justo Cortez
    Justo Cortez
    MP52316 • Missing since Oct 14, 1984 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 35–55 vs 32
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 83%153 lb vs 120–130 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
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 36
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jose Arriola
    Jose Arriola
    MP11815 • Missing since May 21, 1982 from La Puente, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 85%153 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Ricardo Marquez
    Ricardo Marquez
    MP107692 • Missing since Jan 1, 1978 from Pomona, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%153 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Robert Rivera
    Robert Rivera
    MP9589 • Missing since Jul 28, 1977 from Oxnard, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Johnnie Herrera
    Johnnie Herrera
    MP7056 • Missing since Aug 27, 1971 from Oxnard, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 97%153 lb vs 137 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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