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Case Description

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On 3/28/90, U.S. Border Patrol Agents discovered the remains in brush of a lower drainage/wash area, 1 mile east of the summit of Otay Mountain in Copper Canyon.
Date Found: 1996-03-28

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Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

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.

79%Possible
Richard Torres
Richard Torres
MP96313 • Missing since Feb 4, 1996 from Chula Vista, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
77%Possible
Adolfo Ortega-Hussong
Adolfo Ortega-Hussong
MP9039 • Missing since Feb 16, 1994 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen

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.