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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18864) and 10 other sources
Jose Louis Gonzales, a 53-year-old man, was last seen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 28, 2007. Gonzales, who was known to collect aluminum cans from various locations, including dumpsters around the city, disappeared under mysterious circumstances and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Gonzales was described as 5'8" tall, weighing 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black and red jacket, blue jeans, and possibly a baseball cap. His right arm was immobile and hung by his side, and he had a scar on his right forearm along with a tattoo on his right arm that read "Born to ?".

Despite ongoing efforts to locate him, very little information has surfaced regarding what may have happened to him. The Albuquerque Police Department continues to investigate his case, but as of now, it remains unsolved. Gonzales's disappearance remains an enduring mystery, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to his case.

Last Seen: Jan 28, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
UP10596 • Found Jul 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"

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.