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Juan Gonzalez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 1, 1993

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Victim Details

Nov 5, 2016

Aug 13, 2019

Juan

Gonzalez

78

45

64 inches

135 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 1, 1993

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

19019

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85003

Kristina Hiers

Homicide Detective/ Deputy Sheriff

550 West Jackson Street, Arizona

6028761000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mcso.org/

17-036040

Nov 5, 2016

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Black

Black

Black

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35969) and 3 other sources
Juan Gonzalez, age 45, was last seen on September 1, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. On the day of his disappearance, he was reportedly at a friend's house located near Brooklyn Avenue and Ford Street, an area now known as Cesar Chavez Avenue. Little is known about the circumstances that led to his disappearance, and very few details have been uncovered since.

Gonzalez was described as being 5'4" tall and weighing around 135 pounds, with black hair. The investigation into his case has stalled over the years, with no significant leads emerging to clarify what might have happened to him. Authorities continue to seek any information that could help resolve this decades-old missing person case.

This case remains open, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department or submit a tip through the appropriate channels.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • People v. Gonzalez (1993) - Justia Law
  • Baseball Sports Trading Card Singles Juan Gonz?lez - eBay
  • Juan Gonzalez Vs. County Of Los Angeles, Et Al. - Trellis.Law

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3402 • Found Oct 23, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Anaheim, California - unidentified case UP7683
    John Doe — Anaheim, California
    UP7683 • Found Aug 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59957 • Found Apr 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%4'10"–5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3388 • Found Sep 20, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'9"–5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 89%114 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3617
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3617 • Found Apr 12, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3618 • Found Apr 7, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP10871
    John Doe — California
    UP10871 • Found Sep 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 85%164 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP7575 • Found Jan 19, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–46 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3085
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3085 • Found Jul 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–59 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3691
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3691 • Found Jun 5, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 75%Est. 50–70 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 89%161 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

    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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