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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25172)
Jose Hiram Galvan de la O, a 62-year-old man, was last seen on November 19, 2013, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was reported missing under circumstances that have remained largely unclear, leaving investigators and his family searching for answers. His case has been registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS), but despite efforts to locate him, no significant developments have been made over the years.

Galvan de la O was described as an older gentleman who may have been vulnerable at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances around the day he was last seen remain vague, with little information released to the public about potential leads or the last confirmed sighting. His case has drawn attention within online communities that aim to crowdsource information to solve long-standing cold cases, but so far, no breakthroughs have occurred.

This unsolved case highlights the struggles many families face when a loved one goes missing without a trace. As of the last update in 2022, Galvan de la O’s family and the authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward in the hopes of finally resolving his case.

Last Seen: Nov 19, 2013

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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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida
UP16837 • Found Sep 29, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'0"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13117
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP13117 • Found Nov 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 62
Race 100%White
Location 69%131 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP89163
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP89163 • Found Dec 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%128 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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