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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26761) and 4 other sources
Oscar Macias, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on July 20, 2014, in the El Sereno area of Los Angeles, California. Standing 6'1" and weighing around 200 pounds, he had brown hair and eyes. Macias was known to have several distinctive tattoos, including the names "Janelle" and "Mariah" on his forearms and Aztec designs on his left arm and both legs. He also had a noticeable gap between his upper front teeth and was likely sporting a mustache and possibly a beard at the time of his disappearance.

At the time of his disappearance, Macias was reportedly involved in drug-related activities, particularly the methamphetamine trade. His case became more concerning after it was revealed that he had been arrested a month earlier while in possession of a significant quantity of methamphetamine tied to a drug kingpin from Washington. Following the confiscation of the drugs, Macias vanished, raising suspicions that his disappearance may be connected to this incident. While foul play is suspected, no definitive evidence has emerged to clarify the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved.

The Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek any information that might lead to solving this case. Macias' family, friends, and law enforcement are still waiting for answers nearly a decade later.

Last Seen: Jul 20, 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.

83%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 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 97%175–190 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 40–64 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 78%170 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 68%150–160 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 83%255–275 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 20%5'0"–5'6" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 55%140–150 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5"–5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 78%160–170 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
John Doe — Sylmar, California
UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 62%130–155 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 83%255 lb vs 215 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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