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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 30-60
from San Ysidro, California


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Victim Details

Dec 5, 2018

Sep 20, 2024

21889

16-00464

Adult - Pre 60

30

60

31891

66 inches

163 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1956

1986

2016

Feb 19, 2016

Tijuana River

San Ysidro

California

San Diego County

92173

Yes

16339

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

1401 Broadway, , San Diego, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

16-007193

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: L-Chest (Martha 11 Oct 2006); L-Shoulder (Heart with scroll); R-Shoulder (flowers and 4 letters)

  • Clothing: 1 Jacket, 1 Denim Jeans, 1 Underwear


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Case Description

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On the morning of 02/19/2016, a United States Custom and Border Patrol agent was patrolling along the barrier at the international border between Mexico and the United States, when he found the decedent in the Tijuana River.
Date Found: 2016-02-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP53854

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jose Ortigoza Martinez
    Jose Ortigoza Martinez
    MP34737 • Missing since Jan 24, 2013 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 170 lb
    75%Possible
    Rafael Segura
    Rafael Segura
    MP99056 • Missing since Jan 19, 2015 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 67%163 lb vs 220 lb
    75%Possible
    Jorge Huracha
    Jorge Huracha
    MP33003 • Missing since Nov 16, 2005 from Tijuana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 180 lb
    75%Possible
    Jesus Pina Vega
    Jesus Pina Vega
    MP16863 • Missing since Oct 17, 2011 from Tecate, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 73%163 lb vs 215–225 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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