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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17804) and 7 other sources
Francisco Javier Sanchez, 38, was last seen on April 30, 1992, near his apartment on West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. He was a recent immigrant from Guatemala living with his family. His disappearance occurred on the second day of the Los Angeles Riots, a period marked by widespread looting, arson, and violence following the acquittal of police officers in the Rodney King trial. Over the course of the riots, 53 people were killed, but it remains unclear whether Francisco's disappearance is directly related to the chaotic events.

Despite extensive searches and investigations, Francisco was never heard from again, and he did not pick up his last paycheck. There has been little evidence to determine what happened to him. He was 5'9" tall, weighed between 135 and 155 pounds, and may have had facial hair at the time of his disappearance. Francisco may have used the alias "Javier Sanchez Ramos."

Authorities are still seeking information on his case, which remains unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.

Last Seen: Apr 30, 1992

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3455
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3455 • Found Sep 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Whittier, California
UP3420 • Found Dec 30, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 79%105 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3474 • Found Feb 26, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%175 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10668 • Found Mar 20, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 43%205 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3620 • Found Mar 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135–155 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3721 • Found Jul 4, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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