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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35774) and 5 other sources
Miguel Carlos Cosio Jr., a 22-year-old construction worker, was last seen on November 20, 1987, in Chula Vista, California. After leaving his job site in a company truck, he never returned home. Three days later, authorities found the truck abandoned on the side of Otay Lakes Road. The keys were missing, and there were no signs of a struggle or other suspicious activity around the vehicle.

Miguel was wearing a Roel Construction t-shirt, Levi's jeans, and tan work boots at the time of his disappearance. Despite extensive investigations, including checking hospitals and surrounding areas, no further clues have emerged, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case is classified as endangered missing, with local authorities continuing to monitor for any new information.
Last Seen: Nov 20, 1987

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.

88%Strong
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP59976
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP59976 • Found Sep 4, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 22
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP59576 • Found Mar 27, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP59717
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP59717 • Found May 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Solana Beach, California
UP101266 • Found Apr 29, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Escondido, California - unidentified case UP59979
John Doe — Escondido, California
UP59979 • Found Feb 4, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 22
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP115008
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP115008 • Found Jul 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP116225 • Found Apr 4, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California - unidentified case UP134559
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP134559 • Found Aug 13, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 25–35 vs 22
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP117439
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP117439 • Found Jul 3, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 88%174 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP2764
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP2764 • Found May 22, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb

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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