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Case Description

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On 8/31/2003 the remains of a Hispanic male subject, in his 20s-30s, were found in the mountains west of Ocotillo, California. This area is commonly traveled by individuals crossing from Mexico to California.
Date Found: 2003-08-31

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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.

82%Moderate
German Chavez Moreno
German Chavez Moreno
MP60340 • Missing since Jun 16, 2003 from Mexicali, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
79%Possible
David Provost
David Provost
MP9350 • Missing since Aug 23, 2002 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
79%Possible
Benito Velasquez
Benito Velasquez
MP9189 • Missing since Jan 22, 1999 from Calexico, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
78%Possible
Thomas Keesler
Thomas Keesler
MP59929 • Missing since Mar 4, 1996 from Holtville, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
77%Possible
Darren Smith
Darren Smith
MP9563 • Missing since Jan 20, 2003 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 39
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
77%Possible
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson
MP7725 • Missing since Mar 1, 1997 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
76%Possible
Douglas Reis
Douglas Reis
MP39935 • Missing since Jun 19, 2002 from Santa Ana, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
75%Possible
Guadalupe Mora
Guadalupe Mora
MP32056 • Missing since Oct 21, 2002 from Cathedral City, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 58%140 lb vs 200–210 lb
75%Possible
William Wilson
William Wilson
MP28961 • Missing since Oct 21, 1998 from Thousand Palms, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
MP17915 • Missing since May 12, 2000 from Imperial Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 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.