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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17623) and 6 other sources
Carlos Mendez Limas, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on April 24, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was involved in a homicide investigation, and authorities believe he may have been murdered due to his possible participation in the crime. Limas was last seen with John Caballero Walters, who also went missing under suspicious circumstances that same day. Neither man has been heard from since.

Limas is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'9" and weighing 175 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and numerous tattoos, including the name "Emilia" on his left forearm. He was last seen wearing a black, yellow, and off-white plaid shirt with dark beige pants. Given his involvement in the criminal investigation at the time, authorities suspect foul play. The case remains unsolved, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information.

Despite the ongoing investigation, no significant leads have emerged in over four decades. Both Limas and Walters remain missing, and law enforcement continues to urge anyone with information to come forward.

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.

88%Strong
John Doe — California
UP4297 • Found Sep 7, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — California
UP4142 • Found Nov 18, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — California
UP4259 • Found Dec 31, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — California
UP4281 • Found Apr 29, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–47 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%173 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3898 • Found Jul 19, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 83%143 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%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 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4223 • Found Aug 8, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 175 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 73%134 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Garden Grove, California - unidentified case UP7658
John Doe — Garden Grove, California
UP7658 • Found May 11, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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