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Robert Rivera Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oxnard, California on Jul 28, 1977

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Victim Details

Mar 1, 2011

Jan 24, 2024

Robert

Rivera

94

45

66 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 28, 1977

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

Oxnard

9734

Oxnard Police Department

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

93030

Judy Basco-Gilson

Missing Person Specialist

251 South C Street, California

8053857600

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.oxnardpd.org/

DR 09-24857

Oxnard Police Department

Black

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9589) and 3 other sources
Robert Franco Rivera, aged 45, was last seen on July 28, 1977, in Oxnard, California. However, his last confirmed contact with his family dates back to 1963, when he sent them a letter from an address in Oxnard. Since then, his whereabouts have remained unknown. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there has been no additional communication or clues regarding his fate.

Rivera was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'6" tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Despite the long passage of time, his case remains open, and efforts to resolve it continue through databases like NamUs and the involvement of the Oxnard Police Department. His family has not had any contact with him since the 1960s, which makes his disappearance especially mysterious.
Last Seen: Jul 28, 1977

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Robert Franco Rivera | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9589
  • Oxnard, 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP3052
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP3052 • Found Nov 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    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 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 97%156 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP10665 • Found Feb 26, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Canoga Park, California - unidentified case UP10664
    John Doe — Canoga Park, California
    UP10664 • Found Jan 14, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115–135 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Pacoima, California
    UP3436 • Found Oct 15, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 81%167 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3485
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3485 • Found Dec 5, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 49–59 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4212
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4212 • Found Dec 5, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP4215
    John Doe — California
    UP4215 • Found Sep 15, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP4431 • Found Apr 2, 1978
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 45
    Race 60%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 45 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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