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JAVIER MENDIETA Missing Person Case

Last seen in Belle Glade, Florida on Dec 16, 2005

Victim Details

Apr 16, 2024

Jun 24, 2024

JAVIER

MENDIETA

50

30

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 16, 2005

Belle Glade

Florida

Palm Beach County

33430

No

141962

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

West Palm Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

33406

Jarrod Foster

Detective

3228 Gun Club Road, Florida

5616883000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pbso.org

09-069134

Dec 19, 2005

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

316

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP120219) and 3 other sources
Javier Mendieta, a 31-year-old man, was last seen in Belle Glade, Florida, on December 16, 2005. He has been missing ever since, with very few details known about his disappearance. Javier, who is Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes, may have used several aliases, including Javier Rodriguez and Ruben Sabalam. He also has a distinctive scar on his neck. Despite the time that has passed, no further developments have been made, and his case remains unsolved. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 16, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Javier R. Mendieta - The Charley Project
  • Missing JAVIER MENDIETA - Missing People In America
  • Proxy Posts – Page 68 – MPIA - Missing People In America

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP4911
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
    UP4911 • Found Jun 2, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%194 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida - unidentified case UP57312
    John Doe — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida
    UP57312 • Found Jan 24, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"
    Weight 59%142 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida - unidentified case UP7696
    John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
    UP7696 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Homestead, Florida - unidentified case UP572
    John Doe — Homestead, Florida
    UP572 • Found Sep 10, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 7%105 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5171
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5171 • Found Feb 22, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'2"–5'9" vs 6'0"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
    UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 34%124 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, I'm curious if anyone has looked into the significance of the aliases Javier Mendieta... ...Read More
    11/24/2024
    Has anyone else come across information on Javier Mendieta's aliases? I'm curious about why he might... ...Read More
    11/07/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Javier Mendieta for a while now, and something that's... ...Read More
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