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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20095) and 3 other sources
Nazario Vail, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on January 5, 2013, in San Rafael, California. At around 2:00 p.m., Vail, who was reportedly intoxicated at the time, walked away from his apartment and has not been heard from since. He was wearing a black sweatshirt and black jeans when he left. His cousin was present at the apartment when he walked out. Vail did not own a vehicle at the time of his disappearance.

Vail has distinctive physical characteristics, including a limp from a previous injury to his left foot that did not heal correctly. He also has black hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. His case has garnered little new information since his disappearance, and there have been no significant developments. The San Rafael Police Department continues to investigate his case, encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

Authorities remain uncertain about Vail's whereabouts, and his case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jan 5, 2013

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 65%132 lb vs 180 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Manteca, California
UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Clearlake, California
UP101902 • Found Sep 11, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 87%100–150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Patterson, California
UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17640 • Found Apr 28, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'5"
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 39%359 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 94%157 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP157759
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP157759 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 98%200 lb vs 180 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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