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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27485) and 5 other sources
Roman Rodriguez, a 40-year-old man from Los Angeles, has been missing since December 24, 2014. He was last seen around 11:00 p.m. on Mission Road in Los Angeles. At the time of his disappearance, Roman was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, and weighing approximately 155 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. On the day he went missing, he was wearing a black shirt featuring the "El Tepeyac Café" logo, a khaki vest, and black jeans.

Despite extensive efforts by his family and authorities, little information has emerged about his whereabouts since that night. His case remains unsolved, and there has been limited media coverage. As of the last update in 2021, investigators have not provided new leads to suggest progress in his case. Family and friends have continued to seek answers, hoping for any information that might bring closure to this mysterious disappearance.

Rodriguez's family, deeply affected by his absence, has kept his memory alive while navigating the grief that comes with not knowing what happened to him. Various public pleas have been made, and his loved ones remain hopeful that someone might come forward with information that could help solve the case. Roman’s case, like many others in the Los Angeles area, underscores the challenges faced by families dealing with missing persons cases that remain unresolved for many years.

Last Seen: Dec 24, 2014

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15094
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP15094 • Found Jan 1, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–46 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
John Doe — North Hills, California
UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14605
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP14605 • Found Jul 4, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 42%101 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%175–190 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77023 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%160–185 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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