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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 40-50
from Chula Vista, California


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Victim Details

Apr 25, 2025

Jun 22, 2025

50992

2025-00496

Adult - Pre 50

40

50

70920

67 inches

123 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

2

Weeks

1975

1985

2025

Feb 9, 2025

Lower Otay Reservoir

Chula Vista

California

San Diego County

91915

No

1

50018

San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office

San Diego

California

San Diego County

Kathy On

Medical Examiner Investigator

5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, , San Diego, California

8586942895

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html

2025-00496

Other

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: 1 red "Daffy Duck" T-shirt, 1 grey underwear (size M), 1 blue jean with black belt and metal buckle (size 31x34), 2 dark socks
  • Other: Four (50) Mexican peso notes, one (20) Mexican peso note


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Case Description

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On 02/09/2025 a fisherman at the Otay Lake Reservoir in Chula Vista located the decedent unresponsive in the water and called 911. Chula Vista Police Officers responded and confirmed the death upon contact due to obvious postmortem changes. There were no identification papers located with or near the decedent. Postmortem interval is estimated to be approximately 1-2 weeks.
Date Found: 2025-02-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP142665

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jose Garcia
    Jose Garcia
    MP102456 • Missing since Jan 1, 2023 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 51%123 lb vs 180 lb
    80%Moderate
    Roman Campa
    Roman Campa
    MP125121 • Missing since Jul 9, 2023 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 41%123 lb vs 190 lb
    80%Moderate
    Rogelio Laurel-Molina
    Rogelio Laurel-Molina
    MP32985 • Missing since Jan 1, 2006 from Baja, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 97%123 lb vs 140–160 lb
    80%Moderate
    Douglas Ordones Marroquin
    Douglas Ordones Marroquin
    MP15673 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 33–34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 100–300 lb
    80%Moderate
    David Daniel
    David Daniel
    MP7993 • Missing since Oct 2, 2007 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 92%123 lb vs 145–165 lb
    79%Possible
    Abraham Montano
    Abraham Montano
    MP104806 • Missing since May 27, 2023 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 51%123 lb vs 180 lb
    79%Possible
    Edgar Huerta Quintero
    Edgar Huerta Quintero
    MP102163 • Missing since Jan 27, 2020 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 41%123 lb vs 190 lb
    79%Possible
    Daniel Llamas
    Daniel Llamas
    MP102172 • Missing since Apr 30, 2010 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 51%123 lb vs 180 lb
    79%Possible
    Francisco Quinones
    Francisco Quinones
    MP12195 • Missing since Feb 21, 1997 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%123 lb vs 150 lb
    79%Possible
    John Mendez
    John Mendez
    MP8656 • Missing since Jul 13, 2006 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 57%123 lb vs 175 lb

    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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