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Ronald Farias Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Jose, California on Nov 17, 2013

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Victim Details

Feb 4, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Ronald

Farias

81

69

66 inches

69 inches

130 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 17, 2013

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

95123

17959

Mountain View Police Department

Mountain View

California

Santa Clara County

94041

Tim Loo

Community Services Officer

1000 Villa Street, California

6509036344

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/police/default.asp

14-2904.

Nov 20, 2013

Mountain View Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32401) and 3 other sources
Ronald Farias, a 69-year-old man, was last seen on November 17, 2013, in San Jose, California. He had been living in a residential care home and was reported missing after he left the facility that day. Farias is described as a Caucasian male, standing about 5'5" and weighing around 160 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He had gray hair and brown eyes.

Despite efforts from authorities and his family, few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The Mountain View Police Department is the investigating agency, as the case was registered in their jurisdiction. The lack of further developments has left this case unresolved, and it remains listed in missing persons databases. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities to assist with the investigation.
Last Seen: Nov 17, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP32401 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Ronald Farias | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Rudy Farias

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 69
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 69 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 99%115 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
    John Doe — Millbrae, California
    UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 69 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 69 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 77%191 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 55%Est. 48–62 vs 69
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 69
    Race 100%White
    Location 45%298 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 55%Est. 48–62 vs 69
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 84%186 lb vs 130–160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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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