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Two roommates were out searching for sea shells along the shoreline when they viewed the decedent floating face down, unresponsive, in the surf approximately one hundred feet from the shore. They waded out to the decedent, dragged him to shore and called for help.
Date Found: 1985-09-17

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Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

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.

86%Strong
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. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 85%200 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
Gustavo Cabrera
Gustavo Cabrera
MP20558 • Missing since Dec 6, 1977 from El Cajon, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 85%200 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
Rogelio Sernas
Rogelio Sernas
MP111615 • Missing since May 26, 1984 from Indio, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black 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.