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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19643) and 4 other sources
Jose Chavez, a 43-year-old man from San Diego, California, was last seen on December 30, 1987. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and no significant leads have emerged since. His case, classified as an endangered missing person, has remained unsolved for decades. Chavez’s details were recorded in various missing persons databases, including NamUs, but the case has not seen any major developments despite the passage of time.

At the time of his disappearance, Chavez was 5'8" and weighed approximately 170 pounds. His family and authorities have continued to search for answers, though no new information has surfaced. Investigators are still encouraging anyone with information to come forward, as solving cold cases like this remains a priority for local law enforcement agencies.

Chavez’s case is one of many unsolved missing person cases in California, where advances in technology, such as DNA testing, have helped solve other cases, though no such breakthroughs have occurred for him.

Last Seen: Dec 30, 1987

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP15359 • Found Mar 13, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56499 • Found Sep 12, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP65509
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP65509 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 63%134 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP159311
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP159311 • Found Nov 23, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7016
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7016 • Found Jan 5, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3474 • Found Feb 26, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Cabazon, California
UP7047 • Found Nov 28, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 71%140 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP3770
John Doe — Inglewood, California
UP3770 • Found Nov 2, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–53 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 64%135 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Temecula, California
UP7110 • Found Jun 27, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 51%126 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 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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