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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57874)
Fernando Fernandez-Ramos, a 22-year-old male, was last seen on January 1, 1994, in El Monte, California. He was described as being between 5'8" and 5'11" tall, weighing around 190 to 220 pounds, with black, short, straight hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he had several notable scars, including a surgical scar from his sternum to his umbilical area, a scar near his left lung, a scar on his back, and another on his lip. He also had a habit of carrying a finger comb with him regularly.

Details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain scarce, with no significant leads emerging over the years. Despite being entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), little is known about the events leading to his vanishing. Authorities and family members continue to seek information, hoping to find answers in this cold case.

As of now, Fernando would be in his late forties, and his case remains open, with officials urging anyone with information to come forward to help resolve the mystery surrounding his disappearance.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1994

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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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California - unidentified case UP3480
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California
UP3480 • Found Jan 19, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 69%138 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Compton, California
UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 94%163 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3419
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3419 • Found Mar 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 88%157 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3433 • Found Oct 20, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP115008
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP115008 • Found Jul 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 85%154 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3130
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3130 • Found Sep 21, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 190–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Malibu, California
UP3559 • Found Dec 29, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 17–34 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 55%128 lb vs 190–220 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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