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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 18-28
from Coronado, California


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Victim Details

Jan 20, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

47916

1996-1334

Adult - Pre 30

18

28

66160

68 inches

169 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1968

1978

1996

Jul 4, 1996

Approx. 100 yards SW of Term. of Buds Alley

Coronado

California

San Diego County

92155

Unknown

46048

Coronado Police Department

Coronado

California

San Diego County

Danielle Adams

Detective

1

700 Orange Avenue, , Coronado, California

6195227350

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.coronado.ca.us/government/departments_divisions/police_services

96-1628

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: There is a 10 x 4 cm, irregular, retracted, old, well-healed scar on the posterior lateral aspect of the right shoulder just above the axilla. There are similar appearing smaller irregular scars on the left shoulder. One scar is at the tip of the left shoulder and measure 3 x 2 cm. The second scar extends posteriorly from the axilla and also measures 3 x 2 cm.


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Case Description

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On 07/04/1996 this unidentified Hispanic male, estimated to be 18-28 years of age, was found in the surf near Buds Alley along the Naval Amphibious Base on Coronado.
Date Found: 1996-07-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP115008

    • 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
    Richard Torres
    Richard Torres
    MP96313 • Missing since Feb 4, 1996 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 25
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Marco Moore-Chavez
    Marco Moore-Chavez
    MP113827 • Missing since Jun 5, 1984 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Miguel Cosio Jr.
    Miguel Cosio Jr.
    MP35774 • Missing since Nov 20, 1987 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Efren Sandoval
    Efren Sandoval
    MP9456 • Missing since Jan 10, 1983 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 145–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Fernando Fernandez Ramos
    Fernando Fernandez Ramos
    MP57874 • Missing since Jan 1, 1994 from El Monte, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 190–220 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Gustavo Cabrera
    Gustavo Cabrera
    MP20558 • Missing since Dec 6, 1977 from El Cajon, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Michael Wake
    Michael Wake
    MP18228 • Missing since Jul 28, 1994 from Bonita, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 27 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Bernardo Hernandez Lopez
    Bernardo Hernandez Lopez
    MP8271 • Missing since Feb 14, 1995 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 21 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Luis Arreola
    Luis Arreola
    MP151562 • Missing since Jan 16, 1993 from Fallbrook, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 41%169 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Francisco Mack
    Francisco Mack
    MP102439 • Missing since Dec 4, 1988 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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