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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16306)
Jose Crespo-Venegas, a 41-year-old man, was last seen sometime in August 2009 near the Calexico or Mexicali area, along the U.S.-Mexico border. His family had not heard from him for over a year prior to his disappearance. It is believed that Jose had been deported to Calexico and may have attempted to cross the border back into the U.S. This information was relayed by his family, who last had contact with him before his deportation.

Although details about his disappearance are sparse, his case remains unresolved. Crespo-Venegas’ family has been left without answers for over a decade, as no further information about his whereabouts or any potential sightings has surfaced since 2009. His case is part of a larger issue involving individuals who disappear along the U.S.-Mexico border, where circumstances like deportations and dangerous crossing attempts can complicate investigations.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 2009

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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 — Ocotillo, California
UP12434 • Found May 15, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
79%Possible
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 91%170 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — Thermal, California - unidentified case UP109337
John Doe — Thermal, California
UP109337 • Found Sep 11, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 96%113 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%Possible
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%122 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona - unidentified case UP95028
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona
UP95028 • Found Jul 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 79%179 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP55122 • Found Oct 30, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Charco Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP6393
John Doe — Charco Village, Arizona
UP6393 • Found Oct 15, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–44 vs 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 61%171 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP142665 • Found Feb 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 130–150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Palm Springs, California
UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 77%100 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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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