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Jorge Zavala Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hawthorne, California on Dec 11, 2008

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Victim Details

Apr 13, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Jorge

Zavala

52

35

69 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 11, 2008

Hawthorne

California

Los Angeles County

90250

13400

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

098-13181-0385-400

Dec 14, 2008

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19971) and 3 other sources
Jorge Zavala, aged 35, was last seen on December 11, 2008, in Hawthorne, California. He left for work that day driving a black 1994 Chevrolet Astro van, which belonged to a mobile car detailing company. Zavala was wearing a black t-shirt with "House of Details" printed on it and black Dickie shorts at the time of his disappearance. Distinguishing tattoos include "See No Evil" on one hand, "Hear No Evil" on the other, and a tree tattoo on his right forearm.

Zavala’s van, with California license plate number 7C28697, has not been recovered, and he has not been heard from since that day. His case is considered suspicious, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate. Despite years passing, no significant leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Dec 11, 2008

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  • Jorge Zavala - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP19971
  • 2008 Cold Case: Jorge Zavala CA Plates 7C28697 Vanished Under ...

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
    Weight 94%157 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Castaic, California - unidentified case UP7578
    John Doe — Castaic, California
    UP7578 • Found Mar 8, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 36%113 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 23%255–275 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 98%140–160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP11282 • Found Mar 5, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Weight 79%143 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'9"

    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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