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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10899) and 6 other sources
Jesus Franco Zapata, a 70-year-old man, was last seen on May 31, 2007, in San Diego, California. On the day of his disappearance, Zapata had traveled to Tucson, Arizona, to meet a potential buyer for his car. He called his wife from a restaurant where the meeting was supposed to take place, but during the call, he abruptly ended the conversation, saying he had to go. That was the last time anyone heard from him.

After his disappearance, Zapata's family tried repeatedly to reach him via his cell phone, but they received no response. Zapata was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 210 pounds, with gray hair. He had several distinctive features, including scars on his chest and fingers, as well as tattoos, including a tattoo of Jesus' face. His family continues to search for answers, and his case remains unsolved.

Authorities are still investigating, and anyone with information is urged to contact the San Diego Police Department.

Last Seen: May 31, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP65509
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP65509 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 70 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 39%134 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 70 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 44%138 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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