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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP114457) and 5 other sources
Nicolas Lopez, a 21-year-old man, was last seen on November 30, 1993, in Santa Maria, California. He has not been heard from since that day, and very few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have been made available. At the time, Lopez was described as 5 feet tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He may have also used the alias "Jose Luis Nieto."

Despite the investigation conducted by the Santa Maria Police Department, there has been no substantial information uncovered about his whereabouts. The case remains unsolved, and he is still classified as missing. Authorities continue to seek any information that could assist in solving the case.
Last Seen: Nov 30, 1993

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Selma, California - unidentified case UP144687
John Doe — Selma, California
UP144687 • Found May 27, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 8–22 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%121 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3664
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3664 • Found Oct 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 68%137 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"
Weight 93%170–200 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%138 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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