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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50987) and 9 other sources
Jonathan Arash Barmaki, 27, was last seen on April 30, 2016, after leaving his home in Buena Park, California. He left around 3:00 p.m., taking his 15-year-old dog, Sandy, with him, and did not inform his mother, with whom he lived, of where he was going. Investigators later determined that he visited several locations that day, including a PetSmart in Encinitas, where he bought dog food and bowls, and a Target and gas station in National City, where he was seen on surveillance footage purchasing various items around 9:00 p.m.

The following day, his car, a 2013 Honda Civic, was found abandoned near the U.S.-Mexico border along Old Highway 80 by Border Patrol agents. The car was locked with plenty of gas, and Sandy was found deceased inside, along with the purchased items. Jonathan's phone was in the car, but his wallet and keys were missing. Footprints were seen leading from the car to the nearby border fence.

At the time of his disappearance, Jonathan worked as a real estate agent and had no known history of mental health issues. His family and authorities have expressed concerns, as it was uncharacteristic for him to leave his dog behind. Despite extensive searches, his case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to treat it as a suspicious disappearance.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.

Last Seen: Apr 30, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP96389
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP96389 • Found Sep 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 45%122 lb vs 185 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 88%215 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP54765 • Found Oct 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 34%255 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP113795 • Found Nov 16, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'11"

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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