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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26158) and 1 other source
In the community of Herndon, Virginia, the family and friends of Jose Daniel Alas Ramirez have been waiting for answers for many years. On December 30, 2003, the 19-year-old male seemingly vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a lingering sense of uncertainty. At the time of his disappearance, Jose was described as a Hispanic or White/Caucasian male, standing between 5'8' and 5'10' and weighing approximately 160 to 170 pounds. He had distinctive dirty blond hair and brown eyes. One notable characteristic was a scar on his left leg, the result of an injury from a pneumatic nail gun earlier that same year. When last seen, Jose was staying at a residence on Spring Street in Herndon. Reports from that day indicate he was also dropped off at a location on Elden Street, but from that point on, no one has reported seeing or hearing from him.

The circumstances surrounding Jose's disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available to the public. The day he went missing, he was reportedly wearing a gold chain, a silver ring on his right ring finger, and what appeared to be a class ring on his left ring finger. The lack of communication from Jose since December 30, 2003, has been a source of deep concern for those who know him. The official report of his disappearance was filed with the Town of Herndon Police Department on January 3, 2004, initiating an investigation that has spanned over two decades. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, and the search for answers continues.

The investigation into Jose Daniel Alas Ramirez's disappearance has involved the collection of DNA samples from his mother and brother to be entered into national databases, a standard procedure in long-term missing persons cases. This allows for potential identification should any unidentified remains be discovered. The Town of Herndon Police Department continues to hold the case file, hoping for a breakthrough that might finally shed light on what happened to the young man who disappeared so long ago. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families caught in an ambiguous loss, holding out hope for a resolution. The overview of the case is one of a young man who was last seen after being dropped off at a location in Herndon, Virginia, with few leads to follow since that day.

Last Seen: Dec 30, 2003

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — College Park, Maryland
UP878 • Found Dec 24, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Gambrills, Maryland - unidentified case UP932
John Doe — Gambrills, Maryland
UP932 • Found Mar 29, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Washington, Maryland
UP902 • Found Jan 4, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 15–18 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
79%Possible
John Doe — Riverdale, Maryland
UP10223 • Found May 9, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 82%129 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
UP17706 • Found Dec 13, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'8"–5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia - unidentified case UP53878
John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia
UP53878 • Found Oct 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 5'8"–5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia - unidentified case UP121080
John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia
UP121080 • Found Apr 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
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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