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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37498) and 8 other sources
Elijah Hassan Moore, a 17-year-old from Woodland, California, was last seen on November 4, 2016. That day, he attended school and then cashed a check at a California Check Cashing store on Main Street in Woodland. He disappeared shortly after and was reported missing by his mother two days later. A text message sent from his phone that day suggested he was heading to the Bay Area, but he was never heard from again. His case became more concerning when it was linked to the disappearance of his friend, Enrique Rios, who had gone missing just three weeks earlier.

Elijah and Enrique were both involved in the Northern California Construction Training (NCCT) program and attended Cesar Chavez Community School in Woodland. Both teens were close and had no history of running away. Initially, authorities believed they might have left voluntarily, but the suspicious circumstances surrounding their disappearances soon led investigators to look for other explanations.

In 2018, after nearly two years of little progress, new information surfaced when one of the suspects, Jonathan Froste, came forward. He implicated his brother David Froste and two other men, Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos, in the murders of both boys. According to testimony, Elijah was abducted in retaliation for a previous incident where he and Enrique were involved in a robbery. The four suspects severely beat and murdered Elijah, later burning his body in an attempt to conceal evidence. Although their remains were never recovered, all four men were eventually convicted of the teens' murders.

Despite the tragic outcome, Elijah's case remains a reminder of the importance of justice for missing persons and their families, who continue to seek closure.

Last Seen: Nov 4, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP113028
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 85%155 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 190–210 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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