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Jose Rivera Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 04, 2007

Victim Details

Jan 14, 2013

Feb 08, 2017

Jose

Rivera

34

16

63 inches

125 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 04, 2007

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90002

12921

Los Angeles Police Department

Los Angeles

California

,

071827243

2007-10-04

Los Angeles Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/17/2026


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Jose Rivera, a 16-year-old, went missing on October 4, 2007, from Los Angeles, California. He had recently been placed in a foster home and left the residence that afternoon, just hours after arriving. Jose had a history of running away from placements, which led authorities to classify him as a runaway. He has not been seen since. At the time of his disappearance, Jose was described as 5'3", 125 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. His case remains unsolved, and any new information could ...
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Last Seen: Oct 04, 2007

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18928 | NamUs
  • Jose Rivera | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
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