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German Chavez Moreno Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mexicali, California on Jun 16, 2003

Victim Details

Sep 25, 2019

Feb 12, 2020

German

Chavez Moreno

44

21

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 16, 2003

Mexicali

California

Imperial County

92231

No

63435

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

1104-2434

Apr 29, 2011

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60340) and 1 other source
German Ernesto Chavez-Moreno, a 21-year-old man, was last seen on June 16, 2003, in Mexicali, California, near the U.S.-Mexico border. At the time, he and a group of friends were planning to cross into the United States illegally. Described as 5'8" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Chavez-Moreno was wearing a navy blue V-neck t-shirt, navy blue pants, and size 7.5 black shoes on the day of his disappearance.

His family last saw him in Mexicali, and it is believed that his attempt to cross the border might have contributed to his mysterious disappearance. Since that day, there have been no sightings or contact, and no further leads have been uncovered. Despite efforts by family and authorities, his case remains unsolved. His case is listed in NamUs, and authorities continue to ask for any information that might help resolve it.
Last Seen: Jun 16, 2003

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15134
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15134 • Found Aug 29, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP12621
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP12621 • Found Jul 3, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13166 • Found May 22, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP13221
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13221 • Found Jul 25, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP11876 • Found Oct 27, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP12609 • Found Oct 6, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP12619 • Found May 17, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calapatria, California
    UP12616 • Found Apr 27, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP13178
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13178 • Found Jun 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13209 • Found Aug 31, 2003
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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

    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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