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Benjamin Puebla Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sun Valley, California on Aug 23, 2009

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Victim Details

Oct 3, 2015

Nov 17, 2021

Benjamin

Puebla

48

31

63 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 23, 2009

Sun Valley

California

Orange County

91352

17309

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

15-219809

Oct 2, 2015

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30474) and 2 other sources
Benjamin Salazar Puebla, age 31, was last seen on August 23, 2009. He was crossing the border near Carrizo Springs, Texas, with a group of migrants guided by a smuggler. At some point during the journey, Puebla was left behind near a ranch with water wells, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Few details have emerged about his disappearance, and despite efforts to locate him, his case remains unresolved.

Puebla was 5'3" tall, weighed 160 pounds, and had distinguishing tattoos, including a heart on his left hand and the words "mis queridos padres" on his chest. He was wearing a brown plaid shirt, blue jeans, and brown work boots at the time he disappeared. His family, residing in Sun Valley, California, continues to search for answers. The Los Angeles Police Department is handling the investigation.
Last Seen: Aug 23, 2009

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP30474
  • Benjamin Salazar Puebla | State of California - Department of Justice

    • 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 UP15094
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15094 • Found Jan 1, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–46 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart
    85%Strong
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP10871
    John Doe — California
    UP10871 • Found Sep 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    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 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP9490 • Found May 29, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP7575 • Found Jan 19, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 32–46 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP11282 • Found Mar 5, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Weight 99%143 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%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 95%Est. 40–55 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Studio City, California
    UP16201 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–36 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'3"
    Hair 40%Gray 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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