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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 30-40
from San Ysidro, California


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Victim Details

Mar 11, 2020

Nov 8, 2022

31205

83-2192

Adult - Pre 40

30

40

44440

65 inches

141 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1943

1953

1983

Nov 27, 1983

1/4 mi. N. of International Border and 1/2 mi. E. of Port of Entry

San Ysidro

California

San Diego County

92173

Unknown

25942

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

1401 Broadway, , San Diego, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

Brown

Brown

Brown

  • Other: Found in the decedent's personal effects were three plastic bags and one paper bag, each containing a rosary with white beads. Also found in the effects was a transportation ticket dated November 23, 1983 from Mexicali, B.C., Mexico.


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Case Description

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The decedent was located in a heavy brush area just north of the border of California and Mexico.
Date Found: 1983-11-27

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP66337

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Juan Ranjel
    Juan Ranjel
    MP65115 • Missing since Nov 18, 1983 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jose Arriola
    Jose Arriola
    MP11815 • Missing since May 21, 1982 from La Puente, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Rafael Moreno
    Rafael Moreno
    MP28643 • Missing since Aug 30, 1982 from Escondido, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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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