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Benito Velasquez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Calexico, California on Jan 22, 1999

Victim Details

Jan 9, 2011

Jan 14, 2014

Benito

Velasquez

67

40

70 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 22, 1999

Calexico

California

Imperial County

21334

Calexico Police Department

Calexico

California

,

990685

Jan 22, 1999

Calexico Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9189) and 7 other sources
Benito Ricardo Velasquez, 40, was last seen on January 22, 1999, at his home in Calexico, California. On that day, both Benito and his four-year-old son, Jose Velasquez, disappeared together and have not been heard from since. Benito was wearing a blue shirt with the Tisma Machinery Corporation logo at the time of his disappearance. He is described as 5'10" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Notably, Benito had a mole on the right side of his nose and a silver crown on one of his front teeth.

The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, and no significant leads have surfaced over the years. Despite the ongoing investigation by the Calexico Police Department, both Benito and his son remain missing. The case has garnered attention due to the unusual nature of both father and son disappearing together, but no definitive answers have been found.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Calexico Police Department.
Last Seen: Jan 22, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Benito Ricardo Velasquez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Benito Ricardo Velasquez - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9189
  • Jose Moises Velasquez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Jose Moises Velasquez - The Charley Project
  • [DOC] MISSING PERSONS - For the Lost
  • Calexico, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13547 • Found Jul 5, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP13113
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13113 • Found Nov 8, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13217 • Found Aug 1, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Jacumba, California
    UP56631 • Found Jun 3, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'2" vs 5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13253
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13253 • Found Nov 13, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15235
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15235 • Found May 13, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Seely, California
    UP13418 • Found Jun 15, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 35%220 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13423 • Found Mar 3, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13427 • Found Nov 15, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Holtville, California - unidentified case UP13224
    John Doe — Holtville, California
    UP13224 • Found Jul 17, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 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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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else noticed the detail about Benito wearing a Tisma Machinery Corporation shirt when he... ...Read More
    10/20/2024
    I was reading about Benito and little Jose Velasquez, and something that stood out to me was how... ...Read More
    09/30/2023

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