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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51077) and 4 other sources
Jose Vaca Sanchez, a 49-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on August 3, 2014, after leaving his home in Moorpark, California. Described as 5'4" tall, weighing around 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, Jose was last known to be wearing blue pants, a white t-shirt, and a blue shirt with the name "Vaca" printed on the chest. His sudden disappearance remains unresolved, and despite ongoing efforts by authorities and his family, no new leads have emerged.

His case has been registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and continues to be monitored by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. Investigators are still urging anyone with information to come forward, hoping to provide his family with closure.

Last Seen: Aug 3, 2014

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.

84%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 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
John Doe — North Hills, California
UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
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 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
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 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
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 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bloomington, California - unidentified case UP14678
John Doe — Bloomington, California
UP14678 • Found Jun 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 50–60 vs 49
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 49
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 82%105–115 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Corona, California
UP52355 • Found Aug 28, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49
Race 60%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 150–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown 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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