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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 20-30
from Watsonville, California


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Victim Details

Aug 29, 2015

Apr 6, 2023

17719

10-08873

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

26797

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Weeks

1980

1990

2010

Sep 9, 2010

Watsonville

California

Santa Cruz County

1

22329

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

5200 Soquel Avenue, , Santa Cruz, California

8314547792

County

Coroner

10-08873

Black

Short hair, possible a "buzz cut"

Unknown

Unknown

  • Deformity: Inability to extend both arms due to genetic abnormality. Very short stature.

  • Clothing: Eagle brand blue jeans size 29 waist with an inseam of 30. The pants were hemmed and had an inseam of 20" Light tan size 34 belt. Torn and dirty shirt with seagulls and waves design on it.


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Case Description

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A partially decomposed body was found dumped in an irrigation ditch of a berry field. There was head trauma present. The male was found to arm deformities that would not allow him to extend his arms completely. He was short with a stature of 4'11" to 5'4".
Date Found: 2010-09-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14242

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Francisco Nino-Vasquez
    Francisco Nino-Vasquez
    MP10181 • Missing since Aug 1, 2005 from Watsonville, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    Alex Aguilar-Vasquez
    Alex Aguilar-Vasquez
    MP20268 • Missing since Sep 1, 2008 from San Mateo, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Victor Jimenez Juarez
    Victor Jimenez Juarez
    MP84746 • Missing since Jan 1, 2002 from San Jose, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Arturo Lupian Garza
    Arturo Lupian Garza
    MP65872 • Missing since Feb 19, 2006 from San Mateo, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Moises Castillo
    Moises Castillo
    MP51447 • Missing since Aug 16, 2008 from Oakley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Juan Villanueva
    Juan Villanueva
    MP14808 • Missing since Apr 13, 2007 from Stockton, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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