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John Mendez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Jul 13, 2006

Victim Details

Nov 18, 2010

Jan 12, 2024

John

Mendez

66

46

68 inches

175 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 13, 2006

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92113

9356

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

06-043380

Aug 22, 2006

San Diego Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8656) and 3 other sources
John Ray Mendez, 46, was last seen on July 13, 2006, in San Diego, California. At the time of his disappearance, Mendez was driving a dark green 1997 Honda Accord with California license plates 3VCB600, which has never been located. Mendez was described as 5'8" tall and weighing 175 pounds. He was bald, wore eyeglasses, and had various tattoos, including one of the words "San Diego" on his back. He also had scars on his right arm and wrist. On the day he disappeared, Mendez was wearing a gray sweater and gray and white shorts.

There are few details available about the circumstances of Mendez's disappearance, and he has not been heard from since that day. The San Diego Police Department continues to investigate the case, and his family remains hopeful for answers.
Last Seen: Jul 13, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • John Ray Mendez | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • John Ray Mendez - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8656

    • 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 — Alpine, California - unidentified case UP2899
    John Doe — Alpine, California
    UP2899 • Found Feb 6, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP2661 • Found Jan 30, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 50–60 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 72%133 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%179 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP10366
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP10366 • Found Mar 1, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%130 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 91%200 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Chula Vista, California
    UP142665 • Found Feb 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 57%123 lb vs 175 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP130453
    John Doe — Dulzura, California
    UP130453 • Found Sep 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 55%122 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 175 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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    Anyone else think it's odd that John's car, a 1997 dark green Honda Accord, has never turned up?... ...Read More
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