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Rafael Chavez Gonzalez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nipomo, California on Oct 23, 2013

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Victim Details

Dec 20, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Rafael

Chavez Gonzalez

78

65

69 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 23, 2013

Nipomo

California

San Luis Obispo County

93420

560

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office

San Luis Obispo

California

San Luis Obispo County

93405

1585 Kansas Avenue, California

8057814550

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.slosheriff.org/

131109093

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41435) and 3 other sources
Rafael Chavez Gonzalez, a 65-year-old man, was last seen on October 23, 2013, in the Nipomo Mesa area of San Luis Obispo, California. At the time of his disappearance, Gonzalez was a transient who frequently moved between the Oceano and Nipomo areas. Despite his transient lifestyle, he regularly visited his family to shower and eat. On the day he was last seen, he was in the vicinity of Highway 1 and Calendar Road. He was wearing a light blue shirt with dark-colored stripes, a tan Dickies sweatshirt, blue jeans, and dark-colored shoes. He was also possibly carrying a blue cloth Walmart shopping bag with personal belongings. Gonzalez’s left arm had been amputated, making him more easily identifiable.

No further contact has been made since his disappearance, and despite search efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown. His family reported him missing, and the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case. Few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Oct 23, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Rafael Chavez Gonzalez - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Rafael Chavez Gonzalez | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%144 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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