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Jose Ortiz Zuniga Missing Person Case

Last seen in La Verne, California on Mar 22, 2017

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Victim Details

Nov 29, 2017

Nov 29, 2017

Jose

Ortiz Zuniga

26

17

64 inches

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 22, 2017

La Verne

California

Los Angeles County

91750

826

La Verne Police Department

La Verne

California

,

170301523

Mar 22, 2017

La Verne Police Department

Black

Black

Black

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41109) and 5 other sources
Jose Leonel Ortiz Zuniga, a 17-year-old boy, was last seen on March 22, 2017, in La Verne, California. At the time of his disappearance, Jose was described as 5'4", weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark blue sweater, gray shirt, blue pants, and gray shoes. Authorities have classified his case as an endangered runaway.

There are indications that Jose may have been in the company of three other juvenile males at the time he went missing. It is believed that they might still be in the local area, although little information has surfaced to clarify his current whereabouts. Despite efforts to locate him, there have been no substantial leads, and his case remains unsolved.

The La Verne Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information is urged to contact them.
Last Seen: Mar 22, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Jose Ortiz-Zuniga | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Jose Leonel Ortiz Zuniga - The Charley Project
  • Jose Ortiz | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Jose Leonel Ortiz Zuniga disappeared on March 22

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 0%183 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 28–42 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 45%Est. 30–55 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 87%140–155 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 43%Est. 28–42 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Jamul, California - unidentified case UP90948
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP90948 • Found Sep 14, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'4"
    76%Possible
    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 46%Est. 25–50 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 17 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%90–110 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP81707
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
    UP81707 • Found May 11, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–18 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 45%302 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
    UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'4"
    Weight 23%170–180 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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    Jose Leonel Ortiz Zuniga was 17 when he was last seen in La Verne, California, on March 22, 2017. He... ...Read More
    12/14/2023

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