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Jose Lopez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fresno, California on Jun 2, 2001

Victim Details

Mar 30, 2017

Oct 17, 2023

Jose

Lopez

56

31

70 inches

71 inches

175 lbs

185 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 2, 2001

Fresno

California

Fresno County

33351

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/

#01-13002

Jun 3, 2001

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37655) and 1 other source
Jose Lopez was in a questionable mental status believed from alcohol. He was riding his bike when picked up by ambulance, was placed in gurney in hospital hallway and was never seen again. He is believed to have left on his own.
Last Seen: Jun 2, 2001

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  • Missing person case turns into the homicide of young woman

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 92%140–150 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%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 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 54%207 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 97%154 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 55%204 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 175–185 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
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 38–52 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 0%5'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 175–185 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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    Hey everyone, I can't stop thinking about the Jose Lopez case. Has anyone else found it odd that... ...Read More
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