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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 45-60
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Oct 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2023

39498

2019-07173

Adult - Pre 60

45

60

54807

65 inches

69 inches

154 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1959

1974

2019

Sep 22, 2019

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90014

No

1

22191

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

2019-07173

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Rt elbow & lower forearm

  • Clothing: Black Lg V-neck shirt; camouflage shorts (36, Oscar Jeans); black belt & socks; gray/ laced shoes (size 44, ECCO).


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Case Description

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On night of 9/21/2019, passerby observed this approx. 45-50 year old Hispanic male lying on a Los Angeles city sidewalk, appearing to be asleep. As same passerby observed decedent in same position following morning on 9/22 at about 1005 hours, nearby LAPD patrol vehicle was flagged down. With EMS personnel summoned, responding paramedics pronounced decedent at scene at 1015 hours.
Date Found: 2019-09-22

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP60986

    • 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.

    88%Strong
    Hugo Lopez
    Hugo Lopez
    MP68415 • Missing since Nov 6, 2018 from South Gate, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    87%Strong
    Enrique Garibay
    Enrique Garibay
    MP97187 • Missing since Oct 5, 2017 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 82%154 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    Carlos Martinez
    Carlos Martinez
    MP119566 • Missing since Jul 22, 2018 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    Arturo Hernandez
    Arturo Hernandez
    MP109270 • Missing since Jan 12, 2019 from Alhambra, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    Gerardo Medrano
    Gerardo Medrano
    MP81706 • Missing since Nov 15, 2018 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'11"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–195 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    David Ruiz
    David Ruiz
    MP78493 • Missing since Oct 1, 2018 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    Efren Valdez
    Efren Valdez
    MP53215 • Missing since Oct 23, 2018 from South Gate, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    85%Strong
    Juan Hernandez
    Juan Hernandez
    MP104973 • Missing since Dec 25, 2018 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 53
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
    Weight 74%154 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    Juan Pascasio Hernandez
    Juan Pascasio Hernandez
    MP104526 • Missing since Feb 1, 2018 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 83%154 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    Hiban Lara Navarro
    Hiban Lara Navarro
    MP99158 • Missing since Oct 30, 2012 from Hawthorne, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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