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Jesus Zapata Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on May 31, 2007

Victim Details

May 19, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Jesus

Zapata

89

70

70 inches

210 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 31, 2007

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92154

10218

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

07-033244

2007-06-06

San Diego Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/15/2026


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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 ...
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Last Seen: May 31, 2007

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  • Jesus Franco Zapata - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10899 - Office of Justice Programs
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