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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29365) and 4 other sources
In the heart of Kentucky's horse country, a man named Juan Parra Dimas, also known as Johnny, built a life for himself. He resided and worked at a ranch in Versailles, Kentucky, where he was employed as a horse taker. At 32 years old, Juan was a familiar face at the ranch, going about his daily duties and living on the property. His physical appearance was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a weight ranging from 187 to 198 pounds. He had black hair and black eyes, with a distinguishing scar on his right arm. His life, however, took an unforeseen and alarming turn in the winter of 2007, leaving his friends and colleagues with unanswered questions.

On what seemed to be an ordinary day, January 1, 2007, Juan informed his boss that he was heading out to run some errands. This simple statement was the last known communication anyone had with him. He left the ranch taking only his wallet, a detail that suggests he intended to return shortly. All of his other personal belongings remained at his residence on the ranch, silent witnesses to a departure that was meant to be temporary. But Juan Parra Dimas never came back. His sudden and unexplained absence created a void, and the errands he set out to run became the final known chapter of his life.

The hours turned into days, and with no sign of Juan, concern grew into a formal investigation. The Kentucky State Police were tasked with the case, but the trail was cold from the start. There was no evidence of foul play, no note left behind, and no indication of where he might have gone. His case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System years later, on July 2, 2015. The circumstances of his disappearance remain perplexing; a man seemingly content with his life simply vanished after telling his boss he was going out for a short time. He left everything behind but his wallet, disappearing from the Versailles ranch and leaving a mystery that has endured for years.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Columbus, Ohio - unidentified case UP616
John Doe — Columbus, Ohio
UP616 • Found May 30, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 62%163 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 64%125–135 lb vs 187–198 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana - unidentified case UP13831
John Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana
UP13831 • Found Jul 23, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 66%145 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 187–198 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Lexington, Kentucky
UP13107 • Found Oct 29, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"

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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