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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
from Gilroy, California


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Victim Details

Aug 20, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

49405

97-197-003

Adult

68310

65 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Multiple

Male

Jul 16, 1997

Sewer Line Shaft

Gilroy

California

Santa Clara County

95020

No

48037

Gilroy Police Department

Gilroy

California

Santa Clara County

7301 Hanna Street, , Gilroy, California

4088460350

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofgilroy.org/151/Police-Department

97-4429

Jul 16, 1997

Black

A number of straight black hairs are attached to a portion of the occipital scalp that is still connected.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: White/grey tank top with the marking "Nike Air" on the front.
  • Clothing: Remnants of pants or shorts. Label reads "large". This garment is mostly shredded and is found wrapped around the ankles of the decedent.


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Case Description

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Decedent was found in a sewer drainage gate the opening of which coincided with the flow of waste material from the nearby tomato processing plant.
Date Found: 1997-07-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP127784

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    Silvestre Hidalgo
    Silvestre Hidalgo
    MP114684 • Missing since Mar 12, 1995 from Watsonville, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Oscar Reynoso
    Oscar Reynoso
    MP81736 • Missing since Mar 19, 1992 from San Jose, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Felix Sanchez
    Felix Sanchez
    MP68627 • Missing since May 29, 1995 from Unknown, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 78%140–150 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Roberto Blanco
    Roberto Blanco
    MP25224 • Missing since Mar 20, 1985 from Santa Cruz, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 96%140–150 lb vs 170 lb
    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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