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Maximo Alegre Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cathedral City, California on Jul 1, 2004

Victim Details

May 21, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Maximo

Alegre

61

39

68 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 1, 2004

Cathedral City

California

Riverside County

92234

3053

Cathedral City Police Department

Cathedral City

California

Riverside County

92234

68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, California

7607700362

Local

Law Enforcement

www.cathedralcitypolice.com/

05-071774

Cathedral City Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33788) and 4 other sources
Maximo Alegre, 39, was last seen on July 1, 2004, in Cathedral City, California, which was also his birthday. At the time of his disappearance, Maximo stood 5'8" tall, weighed 175 pounds, and had distinctive tattoos, including a cross on his right hand and a face on his left hand. Very few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and despite ongoing efforts, no significant leads have emerged.

Maximo's case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking information that could help bring closure to his family. The Cathedral City Police Department continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Jul 1, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Maximo Alegre - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP33788
  • Maximo Alegre | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Cabazon, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Beaumont, California - unidentified case UP8450
    John Doe — Beaumont, California
    UP8450 • Found Oct 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 81%141 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Indio, California
    UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 82%142 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
    UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%185–200 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Pine Valley, California
    UP2663 • Found Aug 20, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 175 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Glendora, California
    UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 91%114–150 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP13113
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13113 • Found Nov 8, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3032
    John Doe — California
    UP3032 • Found Mar 24, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%153 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%148 lb vs 175 lb
    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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