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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20930) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2011, a time of year when Las Vegas begins to cool, a young man named Estanislado Camarena-gonzalez vanished, leaving behind a life and a family who cared for him. At 27 years old, Estanislado, who was also known by the name Estanislado Camarena-zuniga, was residing with his sister in the bustling city. The details surrounding the exact date of his disappearance are unclear, adding a layer of uncertainty to an already painful situation. Originally from Mexico, he was a Hispanic man with black hair and brown eyes, standing at a height of five feet six inches and weighing around 175 pounds. His life in Las Vegas was shared with his sister, a detail that underscores the close familial ties that were tragically disrupted.

The day he was last seen began as any other. He left his sister's apartment, having borrowed her vehicle with her full permission. There was no indication that this departure would be his last known movement. What happened in the hours and days that followed remains a mystery. The vehicle he had been driving was eventually located by authorities and promptly returned to his sister. While the recovery of the car might have initially offered a glimmer of hope, it ultimately deepened the enigma, as there was no sign of Estanislado himself. He had simply disappeared, and no one has reported seeing or hearing from him since that day.

In the years following his disappearance, the case of Estanislado Camarena-gonzalez has grown cold, yet the questions surrounding it remain. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department took on the investigation, but the trail of clues seemingly ended with the discovery of the abandoned vehicle. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families caught in an ambiguous and heart-wrenching limbo. The overview of the case is one of sudden and unexplained absence; a young man, in the course of an ordinary day, drove away and never returned, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him.

Last Seen: Nov 16, 2011

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

78%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 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 52%226 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%157 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Compton, California
UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 27
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 52%231 mi away
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 52%227 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 59%180 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 56%195 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 74%135 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP50662
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP50662 • Found Apr 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 4%6'1" vs 5'6"
Weight 72%133 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%225 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%200–250 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%225 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 175 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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