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Jose Cortez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Stockton, California on Apr 4, 1992

Victim Details

Apr 12, 2012

Jul 22, 2024

Jose

Cortez

74

40

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 4, 1992

Stockton

California

San Joaquin County

95206

11652

Stockton Police

Stockton

California

,

92-16110

Apr 12, 2012

Stockton Police

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14483) and 3 other sources
Jose Guadalupe Cortez Verduzco, 40, was last seen on April 3, 1992, in Stockton, California. That evening, he went out with three friends to the Cavour Club, where they stayed until around 2:00 a.m. After getting intoxicated, Cortez Verduzco decided to remain in Stockton while his friends left the club and returned to their camp on Bacon Island. He was driving a red 1975 Toyota 4Runner with the California license plate 1AGZ052. Neither Cortez Verduzco nor his vehicle has been seen since, and his disappearance is considered suspicious.

Cortez Verduzco had distinctive features, including a tattoo of a heart on his forearm and a deformed left index finger. His case remains unsolved, and both his family and law enforcement continue to seek information that could lead to his whereabouts or explain the circumstances of his disappearance. The Stockton Police Department is handling the investigation, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact them.
Last Seen: Apr 4, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Jose Guadalupe Cortez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Jose Guadalupe Cortez Verduzco - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14483

    • 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.

    90%Strong
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5943 • Found Mar 2, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%128 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart, forearm, arm
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Rio Vista, California
    UP147996 • Found Feb 12, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California
    UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Modesto, California
    UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — El Centro, California - unidentified case UP15324
    John Doe — El Centro, California
    UP15324 • Found Oct 3, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 31%483 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart, forearm, arm
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP11920 • Found May 7, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Tiburon, California
    UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%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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    Has anyone looked into the significance of the Cavour Club in Jose Guadalupe Cortez Verduzco's case?... ...Read More
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