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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-40
from Holtville, California


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Victim Details

Dec 10, 2014

Aug 1, 2024

49247

03-119

Adult

20

40

26597

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1963

1983

2003

Jul 17, 2003

Holtville

California

Imperial County

92250

1

37914

Imperial County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

El Centro

California

Imperial County

328 Applestill Road, , El Centro, California

4422652105

County

Coroner

https://icso.imperialcounty.org/operations/#coroner

03-119

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: White socks. white briefs and white sleeveless undershirt
  • Jewelry: 1. Black wristwatch 2. St. Mary's Crucifix 3. Metal cross w/ fishing swivel chain


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On 7/17/2003 the decedent was found in the All American Canal (drop-3) in Holtville, California. The decedent was a Hispanic, male adult in his 20s-30s. He was in possession of a metal cross w/ fishing swivel chain; St. Mary's Crucifix and a black wristwatch.
Date Found: 2003-07-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13224

    • 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
    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 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    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 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 200–210 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Juan De La Torre Reyes
    Juan De La Torre Reyes
    MP40400 • Missing since Jan 1, 1988 from Yuma, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 83%200 lb vs 155–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    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 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Michael Page
    Michael Page
    MP28012 • Missing since Oct 1, 1998 from Ripley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 69%200 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Joshua Best
    Joshua Best
    MP28001 • Missing since Sep 11, 2000 from Palm Springs, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    Douglas Pengilley
    Douglas Pengilley
    MP22923 • Missing since Jan 1, 1992 from El Cajon, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Anthony Barela
    Anthony Barela
    MP17167 • Missing since Jan 11, 2001 from Chino, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%156 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'3"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 215–235 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    77%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 75%102 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    Javier Uribe
    Javier Uribe
    MP64317 • Missing since Mar 21, 2003 from Calipatria, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 20–40 vs 42
    Race 60%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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