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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41308) and 4 other sources
Alfonso Miranda Torres, aged 32, was last seen on May 21, 1988, in Garden Grove, California. Torres, who was mentally disabled and may have had difficulty communicating his name and age, wandered away from a care facility and has not been seen since. He had disappeared in the past and was previously found in the Los Angeles area, leading to hopes that he might be found again.

At the time of his disappearance, Torres was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5'7" and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He also had a tattoo of his nickname "Chino" on his upper left arm. Despite efforts to locate him, few details have emerged in his case over the decades, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation and encourages anyone with information to come forward. His case is still classified as endangered missing.

Last Seen: May 21, 1988

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California - unidentified case UP108109
John Doe — Camp Pendleton North, California
UP108109 • Found Jul 18, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%168 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Lynwood, California
UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3966 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%125 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3740 • Found Apr 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3982 • Found May 21, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Carlsbad, California - unidentified case UP128074
John Doe — Carlsbad, California
UP128074 • Found Jan 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 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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