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Silvestre Hidalgo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Watsonville, California on Mar 12, 1995

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Victim Details

Jan 16, 2024

Feb 14, 2024

Silvestre

Hidalgo

69

38

68 inches

165 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 12, 1995

Watsonville

California

Santa Cruz County

No

134082

Watsonville Police Department

Watsonville

California

Santa Cruz County

95076

215 Union Street, California

8314711151

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/209/About-Us

95W-01900

Watsonville Police Department

830

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP114684) and 3 other sources
Silvestre Reyes Hidalgo, aged 38, was last seen on March 12, 1995, in Watsonville, California. On the day of his disappearance, he left his home in an intoxicated and irrational state, threatening to jump into the nearby Pajaro River. This was the last time anyone saw him, and he has not been heard from since. Authorities believe that Hidalgo may have drowned, although his body has never been recovered.

Hidalgo, who also went by the nicknames "El Gato" and "Chamaco," suffered from a behavioral disorder. He was 5'8" tall, weighed 165 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Despite searches and investigations, no significant clues have been found to determine his exact fate. The case remains open, with the Watsonville Police Department leading the investigation.

If anyone has information about his disappearance, they are encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Mar 12, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Silvestre Reyes Hidalgo - The Charley Project
  • 1291DMCA - Silvestre Reyes Hidalgo - Doe Network
  • Silvestre Reyes Hidalgo : r/NotForgotten - Reddit

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 38
    Race 60%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 92%142 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Gilroy, California
    UP127546 • Found Jul 31, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hayward, California
    UP17615 • Found Feb 10, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 98%147 lb vs 165 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Gilroy, California - unidentified case UP127784
    John Doe — Gilroy, California
    UP127784 • Found Jul 16, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 47%280 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California
    UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 92%188 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 64%110–120 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Patterson, California
    UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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