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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37633) and 2 other sources
Jose Montes Ramirez, a 21-year-old man, was last seen on February 1, 1990, in Mendota, California. A known farm worker in the region, Ramirez was last heard from through a letter sent that day. Following this communication, no further contact was made, and he has remained missing ever since. At the time of his disappearance, Ramirez was described as a Hispanic male, with brown curly hair and brown eyes. He stood between 5'7" and 5'8" and weighed around 160 to 170 pounds.

Despite efforts to locate him, there have been no major breakthroughs, and the case remains unsolved. Little information is available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and his family has been left with unanswered questions for decades. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping to uncover new leads in this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Feb 1, 1990

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP80790
John Doe — Texas
UP80790 • Found May 18, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 9%1,458 mi away
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: remains tentatively named Jose Ochoa-Ramirez
79%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP68547 • Found Oct 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Newman, California - unidentified case UP13001
John Doe — Newman, California
UP13001 • Found Feb 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Selma, California - unidentified case UP15830
John Doe — Selma, California
UP15830 • Found Jul 16, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 76%124 lb vs 160–170 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Solana Beach, California
UP101266 • Found Apr 29, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 44%314 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP3736
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP3736 • Found May 15, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%217 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Salida, California
UP13297 • Found Mar 13, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Menlo Park, California - unidentified case UP10530
John Doe — Menlo Park, California
UP10530 • Found Sep 3, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Selma, California - unidentified case UP144687
John Doe — Selma, California
UP144687 • Found May 27, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 8–22 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 92%137 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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