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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17795) and 6 other sources
John Caballero Walters, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on April 24, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. He was in the company of Carlos Limas at the time of his disappearance. Both men went missing under suspicious circumstances, and authorities believe they may have met with foul play. Limas was a suspect in a homicide investigation around that time, leading investigators to theorize that both men might have been murdered due to Limas’ involvement in criminal activities.

Walters is described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and eyes, standing 5'11" and weighing 165 pounds. He has a distinctive tattoo of a motorcycle on the front of his right arm and was last seen wearing gray pants and a grayish-blue shirt. Despite investigations, neither Walters nor Limas have been located, and their cases remain unsolved.

If you have any information, you're encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Last Seen: Apr 24, 1981

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3909
John Doe — California
UP3909 • Found Apr 28, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — South El Monte, California - unidentified case UP3441
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3441 • Found Oct 11, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 91%189 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3968
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3968 • Found Jul 30, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4127 • Found Apr 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4281 • Found Apr 29, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–47 vs 43 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%173 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 32–42 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3419
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3419 • Found Mar 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP12439 • Found Sep 5, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%144 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel 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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