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Alex Zavala Missing Person Case

Last seen in Reedley, California on Apr 8, 2002

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Victim Details

Mar 30, 2017

Oct 17, 2023

Alex

Zavala

65

41

70 inches

71 inches

220 lbs

230 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 8, 2002

Reedley

California

Fresno County

33355

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93721

Javier Puente

Missing Person Detective

2200 Fresno Street, California

5596008400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.fresnosheriff.org/

#02-8776

Apr 12, 2002

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37659) and 4 other sources
Alex Russell Zavala, 41, was last seen on April 8, 2002, in Reedley, California. That morning, around 9:00 a.m., he was observed walking through a field south of his home. He was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and brown work boots at the time. After that sighting, he vanished and has not been heard from since.

Zavala was 5'10" tall, weighed around 220 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. His case has been classified as missing, and few details have emerged over the years to explain his disappearance. The Fresno County Sheriff's Department is continuing to investigate, but no significant leads have been found so far.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Apr 8, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37659 | NamUs
  • Alex Russell Zavala - The Charley Project
  • Alex Russell Zavala | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Auberry, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%138 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 76%161–170 lb vs 220–230 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 53%140–150 lb vs 220–230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 57%188 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 93%175–190 lb vs 220–230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 57%191 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 58%154 lb vs 220–230 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3130
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3130 • Found Sep 21, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 32–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 57%188 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 98%195 lb vs 220–230 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP145848
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP145848 • Found Sep 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 0%5'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 76%171 lb vs 220–230 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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