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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11280) and 5 other sources
Jose Rivas, a 21-year-old male, was last seen on August 14, 2006, in the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Rivas was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair. His case remains unsolved, and there is limited information available regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Authorities have been urging anyone with information to come forward, as his case, like many others, still requires attention to generate new leads.

Despite the ongoing investigations, little progress has been made in determining Rivas's whereabouts since that day in 2006. His case is cataloged in national missing persons databases, and efforts to find him have continued with appeals to the public for tips. Law enforcement remains hopeful that new information might emerge that could help resolve this longstanding case.

Last Seen: Aug 14, 2006

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5171
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5171 • Found Feb 22, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6294 • Found Oct 7, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 49%108 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 75%124 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP14879 • Found Dec 22, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida - unidentified case UP7696
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP7696 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'8"

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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