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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 40-64
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Apr 23, 2021

Sep 8, 2021

39794

2015-02028

Adult - Pre 60

40

64

54256

Carolina

66 inches

71 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1

Weeks

1951

1975

2015

Mar 7, 2015

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

36382

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

2015-02028

Brown

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: Gray T-shirt - "RVCA" size L Black Jacket/Windbreaker - "Sam's" size L Black Jacket "Toxik" Black Camisole Black Bra Black Pants Black Tights 4 pairs of Black Underwear
  • Footwear: Black Boots


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Case Description

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On 3/7/2015 the decedent was found unresponsive in a park bathroom. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he remained until his death on 3/16/2015. The decedent had unofficial identification cards with multiple names. Several friends were contacted and all knew him by different names but all said he went by "Carolina".
Date Found: 2015-03-07

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP79792

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Carlos Gonzalez
    Carlos Gonzalez
    MP96359 • Missing since Dec 8, 2012 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Mario Ramirez
    Mario Ramirez
    MP143428 • Missing since Jan 1, 2015 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Mario Peralta Illescas
    Mario Peralta Illescas
    MP162958 • Missing since Jan 1, 2014 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"
    Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Jesse Ortega
    Jesse Ortega
    MP126287 • Missing since Dec 25, 2013 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 84%170 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Eric Santamaria-Garcia
    Eric Santamaria-Garcia
    MP118478 • Missing since Aug 21, 2014 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'7"
    Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Hiban Lara Navarro
    Hiban Lara Navarro
    MP99158 • Missing since Oct 30, 2012 from Hawthorne, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Oscar Macias
    Oscar Macias
    MP26761 • Missing since Jul 20, 2014 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–64 vs 37
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 78%170 lb vs 215 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Carlos Mendoza Santos
    Carlos Mendoza Santos
    MP153313 • Missing since Oct 28, 2012 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 99%170 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jesus Girarte
    Jesus Girarte
    MP117979 • Missing since Jun 20, 2005 from Anaheim, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Arturo Lepe
    Arturo Lepe
    MP111145 • Missing since Nov 10, 2009 from Palmdale, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 40–64 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%37 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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