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John Pena Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chino, California on Feb 16, 1993

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Victim Details

Jan 22, 2013

May 22, 2018

John

Pena

46

13

70 inches

125 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Feb 16, 1993

Chino

California

San Bernardino County

91710

12966

Chino Police Department

Chino

California

,

93-02-0607

Feb 17, 1993

Chino Police Department

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19015) and 4 other sources
John Pena, a 13-year-old boy, was last seen on February 16, 1993, in Chino, California. He disappeared after leaving his foster home alongside another boy, Jeffery Phillips, who was also reported missing the same day. Both John and Jeffery were originally from Fresno, and authorities believe they were possibly en route to Riverside when they vanished. Despite extensive searches and the passing years, no concrete information about their whereabouts has emerged.

John is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'10" tall and weighing around 125 pounds at the time of his disappearance. Details about what he was wearing or other distinguishing features are limited, and his case remains unsolved. Investigators have kept the case open, encouraging anyone with information to come forward to help resolve the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Feb 16, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP19015 | NamUs
  • John Pena | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12158
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12158 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 80%150–175 lb vs 125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3671 • Found Sep 3, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 13 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 55%163 lb vs 125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California - unidentified case UP3480
    John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California
    UP3480 • Found Jan 19, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 18–27 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 99%138 lb vs 125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Malibu, California
    UP3559 • Found Dec 29, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 17–34 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 80%150–160 lb vs 125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Downey, California
    UP3398 • Found Jan 21, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 13 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%114 lb vs 125 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California - unidentified case UP7686
    John Doe — Trabuco Canyon, California
    UP7686 • Found Dec 13, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–25 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 88%145 lb vs 125 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Campo, California
    UP56619 • Found Feb 18, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%120 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 125 lb
    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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