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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 16-40
from Ocotillo, California


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Victim Details

Dec 10, 2014

Jan 11, 2024

16757

02-121

Adult - Pre 40

16

40

25763

67 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Days

1962

1986

2002

Jul 3, 2002

Ocotillo

California

Imperial County

92259

1

34898

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

02-121

Black

2 inch long

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: blue jeans, blue briefs, black socks
  • Clothing: dark color turtleneck.
  • Footwear: brown leather size 39 Italy shoes
  • Jewelry: white plastic rosary


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Case Description

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Decedent was found in the desert near Ocotillo, CA. He was with a group crossing into the United States from Mexico. At some point the decedent collapsed south of Interstate 8 near Dunaway Road.
Date Found: 2002-07-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13232

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Miguel Contreras
    Miguel Contreras
    MP61333 • Missing since Jun 23, 2001 from Seeley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Benito Velasquez
    Benito Velasquez
    MP9189 • Missing since Jan 22, 1999 from Calexico, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Fabian Enriquez
    Fabian Enriquez
    MP32076 • Missing since Mar 24, 2002 from Perris, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Elias Martinez
    Elias Martinez
    MP18110 • Missing since Sep 24, 2000 from Fallbrook, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Javier Guerrero-Baldenegro
    Javier Guerrero-Baldenegro
    MP61086 • Missing since Nov 14, 2000 from San Luis, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Vicente Gaona
    Vicente Gaona
    MP61319 • Missing since Feb 2, 2000 from Salton City, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jack Morgan
    Jack Morgan
    MP19675 • Missing since Dec 5, 1996 from San Diego, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 0%185 lb vs 99 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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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