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Juan Paredes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fullerton, California on Jul 20, 2000

Victim Details

Aug 25, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Juan

Paredes

65

39

65 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 20, 2000

Fullerton

California

Orange County

92832

No

17106

Fullerton Police Department

Fullerton

California

Orange County

92832

237 West Commonwealth Avenue, California

7147386700

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fullertonpd.org/

00-8822

Jul 21, 2000

Fullerton Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29977) and 1 other source
Juan Garcia Paredes, aged 39, went missing on July 20, 2000, in Fullerton, California. On the day of his disappearance, Paredes told his wife around 6:30 p.m. that he was heading to church, a routine he followed twice a week. However, Paredes never returned home, and there has been no trace of him since. His wife reported that she had no further information on his whereabouts after he left for church that evening.

At the time of his disappearance, Paredes was described as 5'5" tall, weighing around 140 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair. The Fullerton Police Department continues to investigate his case, but no significant leads have surfaced over the years. Paredes' case remains unsolved, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Jul 20, 2000

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    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3032
    John Doe — California
    UP3032 • Found Mar 24, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Glendale, California
    UP3121 • Found Nov 16, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–44 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%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 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP10871
    John Doe — California
    UP10871 • Found Sep 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 86%164 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP7575 • Found Jan 19, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–46 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2984
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP2984 • Found May 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–43 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%107–140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Beaumont, California - unidentified case UP8450
    John Doe — Beaumont, California
    UP8450 • Found Oct 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3085
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3085 • Found Jul 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–59 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    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 85%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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