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Javiier Covarrubias Missing Person Case

Last seen in Madera, California on Mar 1, 2003

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Victim Details

Oct 8, 2013

May 9, 2019

Javiier

Covarrubias

58

35

68 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 2003

Madera

California

Madera County

93637

14328

Madera Police Department

Madera

California

Madera County

93638

330 South C Street, California

5596754200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.madera.gov/home/departments/police/

13-05132

Feb 15, 2013

Madera Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22182) and 1 other source
Javiier Covarrubias, aged 35, was last seen on March 1, 2003, in Madera, California. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his case is listed as missing with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). There has been limited publicly available information about the events leading up to his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. Javiier's family and authorities are still seeking any information that could help locate him.

At the time of his disappearance, Javiier was described as a Hispanic male. His case continues to be a part of ongoing efforts to solve cold cases and find missing individuals in California. Law enforcement and the community remain hopeful that more information will come to light that might provide answers in this nearly two-decade-old case.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2003

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP22182

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP150905 • Found May 13, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP128534
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP128534 • Found Jan 4, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 54%115–125 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Coalinga, California
    UP15833 • Found Jul 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
    Weight 65%132 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
    John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
    UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 55%204 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%185–200 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%147 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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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