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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
from Oakland, California


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Victim Details

Apr 12, 2018

Feb 29, 2024

19538

1992-1351

Adult - Pre 40

28773

69 inches

191 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1992

Sep 30, 1992

Oakland

California

Alameda County

1

36491

Alameda County Sheriff's Office- Coroner's Bureau

Oakland

California

Alameda County

2901 Peralta Oaks Court, , Oakland, California

5103823000

County

Coroner

https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/cws_coroners.php

1992-1351

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: 5 inch vertical healed surgical scar on the left side of the abdomen

  • Clothing: size 34 black Levi pants, brown belt, blue shirt-chest 46 inches, size 10 boots


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This Hispanic male was known to acquaintances by the name "Jose". He may have been from the San Juan De Los Lagus district of Guadalajara in Mexico. He may have lived in the Los Angeles area before coming to the Oakland area. He only spoke Spanish. The decedent told acquaintances that he needed to repair a nearby roof. When he went up the roof, he accidentally fell. He was transported to Highland Hospital in Oakland, where he died.
Date Found: 1992-09-30

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17750

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Jaime Fernandez
    Jaime Fernandez
    MP82037 • Missing since Apr 1, 1992 from San Jose, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 81%191 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Donald Beckstead
    Donald Beckstead
    MP13637 • Missing since Jan 1, 1992 from San Jose, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 78%191 lb vs 135–160 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    Physical features: Scar: surgical, abdomen
    83%Moderate
    Santana Ornelas
    Santana Ornelas
    MP12133 • Missing since Apr 1, 1990 from Novato, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 150–175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Steven Herrera
    Steven Herrera
    MP99837 • Missing since Mar 20, 1990 from Turlock, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    George Juarez
    George Juarez
    MP90026 • Missing since Aug 2, 1986 from San Jose, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 38%191 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Amador Garcia
    Amador Garcia
    MP56067 • Missing since Mar 23, 1986 from San Francisco, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 51%191 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jose Diaz
    Jose Diaz
    MP94283 • Missing since Nov 1, 1982 from Oakland, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 86%191 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Fox
    John Fox
    MP38853 • Missing since Sep 21, 1991 from San Francisco, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 88%191 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Daniel Cadena
    Daniel Cadena
    MP106048 • Missing since Apr 12, 1991 from Sacramento, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Robert Yandell
    Robert Yandell
    MP56077 • Missing since Jan 14, 1983 from Alameda, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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