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Jose Gonzalez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Montebello, California on Dec 9, 1989

Victim Details

Nov 9, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

Jose

Gonzalez

79

43

62 inches

63 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 9, 1989

Montebello

California

Los Angeles County

12608

Montebello Police Department

Montebello

California

,

937717

Montebello Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18044) and 5 other sources
Jose Manuel Gonzalez, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on December 9, 1989, in Montebello, California. Gonzalez, who stood at 5'2" to 5'3" and weighed approximately 130 pounds, had black hair and brown eyes at the time of his disappearance. No one has heard from him since that day, and very few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding his case. His family and law enforcement have continued to search for answers, but his disappearance remains a mystery.

At the time of his disappearance, Gonzalez did not leave behind any clear evidence or personal items that could offer clues. Investigators have available dental and fingerprint records, but DNA information has not been collected. Despite these efforts, there have been no significant leads, and the case has gone cold. The Montebello Police Department continues to be involved in the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to help resolve this decades-old case.

The mystery surrounding his disappearance continues to be highlighted in missing persons databases, with authorities still hopeful that new information might one day surface to provide closure for his family.
Last Seen: Dec 9, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18044
  • Jose Manuel Gonzalez - The Charley Project
  • Jose Manuel Gonzalez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Case File 873DMCA - The Doe Network
  • 873DMCA - Jose Manuel Gonzalez - Doe Network

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP3834 • Found Oct 3, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 41–51 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 86%163 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Anaheim, California - unidentified case UP7683
    John Doe — Anaheim, California
    UP7683 • Found Aug 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3933 • Found Nov 16, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 81%104 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59957 • Found Apr 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'1" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP3721 • Found Jul 4, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP3739 • Found May 1, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 44–54 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3777
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3777 • Found Jun 26, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 90%110 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP3780 • Found Jun 10, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3402 • Found Oct 23, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3618 • Found Apr 7, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 130–140 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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    I recently stumbled upon Jose Manuel Gonzalez's case from 1989, and it's really perplexing how... ...Read More
    05/27/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the details of Jose Manuel Gonzalez's last known whereabouts? I’ve been... ...Read More
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