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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40801) and 3 other sources
George Hernandez, a 77-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on October 5, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Hernandez was suffering from dementia, making him particularly vulnerable and potentially confused or disoriented. He stood 5'7", weighed around 160 pounds, and had gray hair and brown eyes.

Due to his medical condition, authorities expressed concern that Hernandez may have required medical attention after he went missing. Few details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have emerged, and his case remains unsolved. He was reported missing to the Los Angeles Police Department, who continue to investigate and seek information from the public that might help locate him.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 5, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — 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 77 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 84%131 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 62%Est. 60–70 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 77 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP136969
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP136969 • Found Dec 28, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–85 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'7"
Weight 58%207 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Emilio Hernandez)
78%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 77 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 73%Est. 58–72 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP153305
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP153305 • Found Oct 30, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 55–90 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%120–140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 59%Est. 50–70 vs 77 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP65509
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP65509 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 77 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown 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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