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Jesus Mendoza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laton, California on Nov 1, 2014

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Victim Details

Jun 20, 2019

Jan 12, 2024

Jesus

Mendoza

36

24

70 inches

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Nov 1, 2014

Laton

California

Fresno County

93242

No

55995

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93721

Javier Puente

Missing Person Detective

2200 Fresno Street, California

5596008400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.fresnosheriff.org/

19-0007989

Jun 20, 2019

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58197) and 5 other sources
Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, a 24-year-old man from Laton, California, was last seen on November 1, 2014. He was reportedly en route to Tijuana, Mexico, but he never arrived at his destination. Jesus has not been heard from since that day, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.

At the time of his disappearance, Jesus was described as 5'10" tall, weighing around 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing Raiders or cowboy-style clothing and a white gold rosary. He also had several distinctive tattoos, including an Aztec calendar on his chest and the words "south" and "side" on his shoulders. Despite efforts by authorities and family, there have been no significant developments, and his case remains open.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP58197
  • Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Laton, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime
  • Jesus Garcia-Mendoza | State of California - Department of Justice
  • News - District Attorney - Stanislaus County

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 87%140–150 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 48%121 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Patterson, California
    UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP150905 • Found May 13, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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