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Jesus Pina Vega Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tecate, California on Oct 17, 2011

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Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jul 24, 2023

Jesus

Pina Vega

52

37

67 inches

68 inches

215 lbs

225 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 17, 2011

Tecate

California

San Diego County

5107

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 1938

Nov 18, 2011

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Black

Black

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16863) and 2 other sources
Jesus Piña-Vega, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on October 17, 2011, near Tecate, California, as he was reportedly crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Standing about 5'7" tall and weighing 215 pounds, Jesus had black hair and was of Hispanic descent. His disappearance remains unsolved, and there has been limited information about his whereabouts since that time.

Authorities are still seeking any information that could shed light on his case. He is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and his family and investigators continue to hope for new leads to emerge regarding his disappearance. If anyone has information, they are urged to contact law enforcement.

Last Seen: Oct 17, 2011

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red | Missing articles by nationality

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 97%190 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 93%255 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP130453
    John Doe — Dulzura, California
    UP130453 • Found Sep 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 22%122 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 88%180 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP14740
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP14740 • Found Jul 28, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 79%170 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 87%179 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%140 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 97%175–190 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%140 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP113795 • Found Nov 16, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 48–62 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%106 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 215–225 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

    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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