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Chula Vista Fire Department personnel received the call of a grass fire at 4:48 a.m. Upon arrival at the scene, the decedent was found in the burning grass.
Date Found: 1985-06-30

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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.

85%Strong
Efren Sandoval
Efren Sandoval
MP9456 • Missing since Jan 10, 1983 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 83%116 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Nicasio Fernandez, Jr.
Nicasio Fernandez, Jr.
MP24519 • Missing since Mar 29, 1984 from Montclair, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 99%116 lb vs 105 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Nicasio Carmona Fernandez Jr.
Nicasio Carmona Fernandez Jr.
CP999655044 • Missing since Mar 19, 1984 from Montclair, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Weight 99%116 lb vs 105 lb

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.