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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17638) and 6 other sources
Jose Bladimar Espinoza, a 22-year-old man, was last seen on April 13, 1977, in Los Angeles, California. He was driving a red 1974 Ford with the license plate number 253LAD at the time of his disappearance. Espinoza, who stood 5'6" tall and weighed between 140-145 pounds, was wearing a light blue suit with matching pants. He had distinctive features, including an appendectomy scar and small lumps on his shoulder. His disappearance is considered suspicious, and he has not been heard from since that day.

Despite efforts by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have emerged over the years. His case remains classified as an endangered missing person, and investigators are still seeking information to solve this decades-long mystery. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement.

Last Seen: Apr 13, 1977

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
UP4382 • Found Mar 21, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
87%Strong
John Doe — California
UP4432 • Found Mar 25, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 78%175 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Bell Gardens, California
UP4202 • Found Apr 17, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Arcadia, California
UP4362 • Found Dec 8, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — El Toro, California - unidentified case UP7650
John Doe — El Toro, California
UP7650 • Found Nov 21, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3850 • Found Jul 2, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3864 • Found Apr 14, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%162 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP9714 • Found Sep 22, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Reseda, California
UP3888 • Found Aug 19, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3894 • Found Jul 22, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 140–145 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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