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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 55-80
from Santa Monica, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jun 3, 2024

43821

2006-00030

Adult

55

80

60338

Leon, Danny

65 inches

69 inches

210 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Multiple

Male

1926

1951

2006

Jan 1, 2006

Santa Monica

California

Los Angeles County

90401

No

1

7226

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

2006-00030

Gray or Partially Gray

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: BLUE THERMAL SHIRT, BLUE SWEATSHIRT, BLUE JEANS,BLACK JACKET
  • Footwear: BR0WN B00TS


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Case Description

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The decedent was found unresponsive on a park bench in Santa Monica on the evening of 1/1/2006. He was a known transient in Venice and Santa Monica and went by the names "Leon", "Indian Danny", and "Mexican Danny".
Date Found: 2006-01-01

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    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Apolino Contreras
    Apolino Contreras
    MP55843 • Missing since Mar 9, 1998 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 212 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Alcides Delagdo
    Alcides Delagdo
    MP122476 • Missing since Feb 15, 2005 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 63%Est. 55–80 vs 47
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Ismael Villalpando
    Ismael Villalpando
    MP64190 • Missing since Jul 27, 1991 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 87%210 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Augustine Sanchez
    Augustine Sanchez
    MP13198 • Missing since May 2, 2003 from Twin Peaks, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 50–60 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 150–200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Richard Gonzales
    Richard Gonzales
    MP81117 • Missing since Nov 1, 1998 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 73%210 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    Charles Sudduth
    Charles Sudduth
    MP38014 • Missing since Mar 3, 2004 from Long Beach, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 68 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 230–250 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Thomas Castillo
    Thomas Castillo
    MP84808 • Missing since Jul 11, 1995 from San Bernardino, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 64%210 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jorge Huracha
    Jorge Huracha
    MP33003 • Missing since Nov 16, 2005 from Tijuana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 61
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%128 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 87%210 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Herold Bock
    Herold Bock
    MP24262 • Missing since Nov 9, 1997 from Wilmington, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 65 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Nicolas Garcia
    Nicolas Garcia
    MP78976 • Missing since Mar 4, 1988 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 0%210 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray 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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