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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52424) and 6 other sources
Javier Pimentel, aged 23, was last seen on October 20, 1997, near his home in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, California. On that day, Javier was abducted, and later in the evening, his family received a ransom call from an unidentified individual, demanding payment for his safe return. However, the person who made the call did not contact the family again, and Javier has not been seen since. Foul play is suspected in his case.

Originally from Mexico, Javier had been living in the United States for only three months prior to his disappearance. He was working as a self-employed house cleaner and resided with relatives in San Jose. There is no clear motive for why he was targeted for kidnapping, as his family was not considered wealthy. Javier had a distinctive tattoo of the initials "EYJ" on one of his hands, which may aid in identifying him. His disappearance remains unresolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that could help solve the case.

Last Seen: Oct 20, 1997