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Jose Gavino Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Aug 25, 1997

Victim Details

Jan 20, 2015

Jun 16, 2020

Jose

Gavino

55

26

67 inches

68 inches

115 lbs

125 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 25, 1997

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

16181

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

97-42254

Sep 9, 1987

Santa Ana Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27453) and 2 other sources
Jose Guadalupe Gavino, a 26-year-old man, was last seen on August 25, 1997, in Santa Ana, California. On that day, Gavino had been at a clinic, but after leaving the facility, he vanished and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5'7" and 5'8" and weighing around 115-125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Some sources suggest that he may have had a mustache at the time.

Despite efforts from authorities, no significant leads have emerged, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Investigators from the Santa Ana Police Department continue to seek information that could shed light on his case, urging the public to come forward if they have any knowledge of Gavino’s whereabouts.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 1997

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP27453 | NamUs
  • Month: October 2019 - New Santa Ana

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Bell Gardens, California
    UP3399 • Found Nov 25, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP3406
    John Doe — Pacoima, California
    UP3406 • Found Sep 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%107 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 72%154 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3433 • Found Oct 20, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 26
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Pine Valley, California
    UP56812 • Found Dec 4, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 85%146 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 72%154 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Campo, California
    UP56619 • Found Feb 18, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP56776 • Found Apr 25, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 80%149 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12379
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12379 • Found Jan 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 78%150–160 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I was looking into the case of Jose Guadalupe Gavino, and something really stood out to me. I read... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility of witnesses at the clinic? Maybe someone there might... ...Read More
    02/07/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the last place Jose Guadalupe Gavino was seen—the clinic in Santa... ...Read More
    05/05/2023

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