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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50535) and 4 other sources
Armando Ponce, a 21-year-old man, was last seen on May 13, 2013, in Rancho Cordova, California. On the day of his disappearance, he told his family he was heading to meet people in Woodland, a town approximately 35 miles away, but did not disclose who he was meeting. Armando has not been seen or heard from since that day.

At the time of his disappearance, Armando was on parole. This fact has complicated his case, as he is also wanted for a parole violation, but investigators believe his disappearance is suspicious. Armando's family described his sudden absence as uncharacteristic, as he would not normally leave without informing them. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to search for leads.

Ponce is described as having several tattoos, including the name "Maria" and praying hands on his right forearm, a portrait of his father on his chest, and his last name, "Ponce," on his upper back. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: May 13, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Patterson, California
UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Hair 60%Black 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.