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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17120) and 7 other sources
Joseph Paul Cordova, age 33, was last seen on May 1, 2012, in San Jose, California. Early that morning, he informed his family that he was going out for a walk, but he never returned. Cordova, who is of Filipino descent, was described as a heavyset man, standing about 5'4" tall and weighing 260 pounds. He was last seen wearing a brown suede jacket, a teal t-shirt, black basketball shorts, and brown shoes.

Cordova suffers from both diabetes and schizophrenia and did not have his medications with him at the time of his disappearance. Without his medication, he was at risk of hallucinations and hearing voices. While he had been stable on his medication for years, his mental health history includes wandering off, and he had previously gone missing but was found by police in Tracy, California, after several hours.

At the time of his disappearance, Cordova did not carry a cellphone and was known to use public transportation around the San Jose area. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward. His family remains deeply concerned given his medical conditions and the risks associated with being without his medication.

Last Seen: May 1, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
John Doe — Muir Beach, California
UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 88%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 32%160 lb vs 260 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP131998
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP131998 • Found Oct 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 60%186 lb vs 260 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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