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Joaquin Coelho Esteves, a 64-year-old real estate agent and well-known figure in San Jose's Portuguese community, went missing on December 13, 1988. He was last seen leaving his real estate office on East Santa Clara Street around 11:30 a.m. that day, reportedly driving normally to a scheduled appointment. His office was later found unlocked with his wallet, money, and identification left behind, raising immediate concerns among his family. Esteves was known for his punctuality, and it was highl ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 13, 1988
Victim Details

Dec 17, 2016

Dec 26, 2019

Joaquin

Esteves

100

64

71 inches

170 lbs

176 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 13, 1988

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

No

322

3075

San Jose Police Department

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

95110

201 West Mission Street, California

4082778900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.sjpd.org/

883481349

San Jose Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

12/01/2025


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