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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 35-45
from San Diego, California


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Victim Details

Jun 7, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

53028

1988-2543

Adult - Pre 50

35

45

73840

68 inches

171 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1943

1953

1988

Nov 23, 1988

1 mile west of International Border

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92073

Unknown

52839

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

1401 Broadway, , San Diego, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

Black

Wavy hair approximately 2"-3" in length with scattered strands of gray hair at the temples.

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: On the mid sternum is a 1/2" x 1/4"hypertrophic remote scar. On the ventral left forearm is a longitudinal 2" long remote scar. There are no tattoos.

  • Clothing: Purple and maroon long-sleeved shirt, undershirt, brown trousers, black shoes and blue socks


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Case Description

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The decedent was found down by some people walking by the International Border.
Date Found: 1988-11-23

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP159311

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Rafael Moreno
    Rafael Moreno
    MP28643 • Missing since Aug 30, 1982 from Escondido, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Gustavo Cabrera
    Gustavo Cabrera
    MP20558 • Missing since Dec 6, 1977 from El Cajon, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Marco Moore-Chavez
    Marco Moore-Chavez
    MP113827 • Missing since Jun 5, 1984 from Chula Vista, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jose Chavez
    Jose Chavez
    MP19643 • Missing since Dec 30, 1987 from San Diego, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Ricardo Marquez
    Ricardo Marquez
    MP107692 • Missing since Jan 1, 1978 from Pomona, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 175 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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