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Jose Valencia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gardena, California on May 5, 2014

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Victim Details

Nov 19, 2014

Jul 9, 2024

Jose

Valencia

82

70

61 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 5, 2014

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90247

16029

Gardena Police Department

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90247

1718 West 162nd Street, California

3102179670

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.gardenapd.org/

14-2378

May 5, 2014

Gardena Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26830) and 2 other sources
Jose Valencia, a 70-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on May 5, 2014, in Gardena, California. At the time, he was a patient at the Rosecrans Care Center, having been transferred there on March 7, 2014, due to medical conditions and his previous homelessness. On the day of his disappearance, Jose was wearing a white t-shirt and khaki pants. He was 5'1" tall and weighed approximately 125 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes.

Valencia had never previously walked away from the care center, making his sudden disappearance alarming. Despite ongoing investigations, little information has emerged regarding his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved, and the Gardena Police Department continues to seek information that could help locate him.
Last Seen: May 5, 2014

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  • Jose Valencia - California Department of Justice
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com

    • 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 — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP15197
    John Doe — Sylmar, California
    UP15197 • Found Oct 8, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'1"
    Weight 94%141 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%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 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'1"
    Weight 96%140–160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hemet, California
    UP118449 • Found Feb 14, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
    Weight 96%110 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 70
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 70 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sherman Oaks, California - unidentified case UP15932
    John Doe — Sherman Oaks, California
    UP15932 • Found Sep 24, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 70 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 8%184 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 70 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'1"
    Weight 96%140–160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 70 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 93%142 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Playa Del Rey, California
    UP14614 • Found Sep 27, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%90–175 lb vs 125 lb

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