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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21822)
Francisco Munoz-Romero, a 49-year-old man from Santa Ana, California, was last seen on January 25, 2009. Francisco had informed his family that he planned to return to Mexico in February 2009, but they have not heard from him since. There were unconfirmed reports from an uncle who claimed to have seen Francisco in Santa Ana, and he appeared to be in poor condition, reportedly drinking. However, Francisco’s family refuted this, stating that he was a responsible man who neither drank nor smoked.

At the time of his disappearance, Francisco was working as a sawmill operator, handling tree cutting, which may suggest his profession as a landscaper. He was living alone in Santa Ana when he went missing. His family has been left without any closure, and his case remains unsolved, with authorities continuing to seek information that could provide answers. Despite some early leads, there have been no significant updates regarding his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Jan 25, 2009

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP10008
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP10008 • Found Oct 17, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'2" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17322
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17322 • Found Dec 2, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
John Doe — La Puente, California
UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Corona, California
UP52355 • Found Aug 28, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bloomington, California - unidentified case UP14678
John Doe — Bloomington, California
UP14678 • Found Jun 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 79%172 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 95%115–125 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
John Doe — Inglewood, California
UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3"–5'5" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 60%184 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54390
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP54390 • Found Aug 23, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 4'11"–5'0"
Weight 91%122 lb vs 143 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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