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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 29-39
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jul 19, 2023

45853

1979-07440

Adult - Pre 40

29

39

37758

66 inches

121 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1940

1950

1979

Jun 11, 1979

1106 E. 7th Street

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

21521

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

1979-07440

Black

Straight, Medium Length

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: Right Lower Leg/Ankle: Peace Sign with Upside down Heart and "Love"; Cross on Left Middle Finger

  • Clothing: Blue jeans, Shirt (Brown with Beige Flowers), Black Belt, White Shorts, Brown Shoes, Brown Socks
  • Jewelry: Yellow metal chain necklace with pendant; Yellow metal ring


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Case Description

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Decedent was stabbed then walked into a liquor store and collapsed. Pronounced dead at scene.
Date Found: 1979-06-11

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    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Johnnie Herrera
    Johnnie Herrera
    MP7056 • Missing since Aug 27, 1971 from Oxnard, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 29–39 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 97%121 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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