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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36745) and 4 other sources
Juan Felipe Galeana-Madrigal, 31, was last seen on September 8, 2016, in Thousand Palms, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 5'5", weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a white shirt and has a distinctive tattoo on his head that reads "Familia." Juan lived in Tacoma, Washington, and was also wanted in connection with a case in Washington state.

His disappearance is linked to unresolved legal matters, and authorities continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation, and they urge anyone with knowledge of his case to come forward.

Last Seen: Sep 8, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP16346 • Found Jan 15, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Palm Springs, California
UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 38–52 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 84%100 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP16173 • Found Dec 20, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 91%170–200 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — North Hollywood, California
UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 98%90–110 lb vs 125–150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP16884 • Found Mar 28, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 70%126 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'7"
Weight 98%165 lb vs 125–150 lb

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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