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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-35
from Charlotte, North Carolina


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Victim Details

Aug 26, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

51848

B24-7313

Adult

25

35

72122

Jose

Garcia

60 inches

62 inches

116 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1

Days

1989

1999

2024

Nov 29, 2024

Charlotte

North Carolina

Mecklenburg County

28209

No

1

51108

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Charlotte

North Carolina

Mecklenburg County

601 East Trade Street, , Charlotte, North Carolina

7043364978

Local

Law Enforcement

http://charlottenc.gov/CMPD/Pages/default.aspx

20241129-1649-00

Nov 29, 2024

Other

The decedent's hair is likely dark brown or black, based on video from a law enforcement encounter in October 5, 2024 with a person with tattoos matching those found on the decedent. One tattoo is the name given to law enforcement.

Only brown pubic hair is present due to thermal injuries

Other

Other

  • Scar/mark: Dark mole located on the decedent's face under the left eye between his nose and cheek. The mole is present on the decedent's face on law enforcement video from October 5, 2024.
  • Tattoo: 1. Black ink tattoo of heart with "M" inside, located on left hand between thumb and index finger. 2. Black ink tattoo, "Jose Elvin Garcia", in cursive script, anterior left forearm 3. Black ink tattoo, "Maynor Garcia", in cursive script, medial left forearm

  • Clothing: Charred, unidentifiable clothing fragments


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Case Description

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Decedent found deceased inside burning tent located in grassy area next to a commercial building and chain-link fence in commercial area at 4:49 pm on November 29, 2024. No fire seen on surveillance footage approximately one hour prior.
Date Found: 2024-11-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP149533

    • 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.

    88%Strong
    Jose Garcia
    Jose Garcia
    MP116340 • Missing since Mar 6, 2023 from Columbus, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 40%351 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 92%116 lb vs 135 lb
    Name: these remains are tentatively named Jose Garcia
    84%Moderate
    Jose Garcia Guinea
    Jose Garcia Guinea
    MP52782 • Missing since Aug 16, 2017 from McAllen, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 12%1,202 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Name: these remains are tentatively named Jose Garcia
    84%Moderate
    Jose Gonzalez-garcia
    Jose Gonzalez-garcia
    MP7097 • Missing since Mar 24, 1993 from Orlando, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 32%460 mi away
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%116 lb vs 145 lb
    Name: these remains are tentatively named Jose Garcia
    83%Moderate
    Jose Carlos-garcia
    Jose Carlos-garcia
    MP108290 • Missing since Jun 19, 2023 from Dallas, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 16%928 mi away
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 76%116 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Name: these remains are tentatively named Jose Garcia
    81%Moderate
    Jose Cortez Garcia
    Jose Cortez Garcia
    MP16585 • Missing since Jul 11, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 7%1,847 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Name: these remains are tentatively named Jose Garcia
    80%Moderate
    Jose Garcia
    Jose Garcia
    MP87801 • Missing since Jul 2, 2006 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 6%2,117 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 86%116 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Name: these remains are tentatively named Jose Garcia
    79%Possible
    Jose Garcia Ramirez
    Jose Garcia Ramirez
    MP94098 • Missing since Sep 8, 2016 from McAllen, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 12%1,202 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 93%116 lb vs 135–150 lb
    Name: these remains are tentatively named Jose Garcia

    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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