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Rafael Caballero Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newport Beach, California on Sep 30, 2016

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Victim Details

Jul 14, 2018

Sep 19, 2018

Rafael

Caballero

74

64

70 inches

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 30, 2016

Newport Beach

California

Orange County

39003

Newport Beach Police Department

Newport Beach

California

Orange County

92660

870 Santa Barbara Drive, California

9496443681

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.nbpd.org/

16008788

Newport Beach Police Department

10237

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51156) and 4 other sources
Rafael Caballero, a 64-year-old man, was last seen in Newport Beach, California, on September 30, 2016. At the time of his disappearance, Caballero was wearing a gray shirt, gray hat, and pants. He stood 5'10" tall, weighed 180 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Caballero, who also went by the nickname "Mono," had a distinguishing mole above his right eyebrow and was known to occasionally use the last name "Fernandez."

Few details are known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and he has not been heard from since. His case remains unsolved, with the Newport Beach Police Department continuing to investigate. As of now, no significant leads have emerged, and his family and law enforcement are still seeking any information that might help locate him.
Last Seen: Sep 30, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Rafael Caballero | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51156
  • Rafael Caballero – The Charley Project
  • Reports Archives - Orange County District Attorney's Office

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 48–62 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 45–60 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 40–60 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 98%140–160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 87%135–150 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 64 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%198 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 64%131 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
    John Doe — Sylmar, California
    UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%130–155 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    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 34%Est. 40–55 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 0%Blue 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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