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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57156) and 1 other source
Cesar Salas, a 36-year-old man from Montebello, California, was last seen on June 4, 2018. On that day, Cesar told his father that he was going to work but never returned home. His disappearance raised significant concern, especially because Cesar had been showing signs of depression for several years following a difficult breakup. A few days after he was reported missing, authorities located his vehicle in a parking lot in downtown Los Angeles, but there was no sign of Cesar himself. Despite efforts to track his whereabouts, no further clues have emerged regarding his fate.

Cesar Salas' family and investigators remain without answers, and his case has garnered attention from missing person databases and advocacy groups. His disappearance has been included in the NamUs system, which helps coordinate efforts to resolve such cases. However, there has been little progress since the initial discovery of his abandoned car, and his case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jun 4, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
John Doe — La Puente, California
UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 77%115–125 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%119 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 89%190 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 0%255 lb vs 160–165 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 the unidentified case.

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