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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP127631) and 4 other sources
Juan Martinez Garcia, a 60-year-old male, has been missing since January 28, 1987, from Watsonville, California. He was last seen in the area, and since then, no one has heard from him. Despite extensive efforts by his family and law enforcement, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, and only limited details are available about his case. The Watsonville Police Department continues to investigate, hoping that someone will come forward with information that could help solve this decades-old mystery.

Juan Garcia was 5'9" tall and weighed approximately 170 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He had black hair, brown eyes, and distinguishing facial features, including pockmarks on his face and a bald spot on the top of his head. Notably, he was missing his upper front teeth, which could be a key identifying feature. There is no record of the clothing he was wearing when he went missing, and unfortunately, identifiers such as dental records, fingerprints, or DNA samples are not available in this case, making it more challenging to identify him if found.

Authorities have not released much information regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and the case remains classified as "missing" without clear indications of foul play or other explanations. The case is still open, and the Watsonville Police Department has asked anyone with information to reach out to them at (408) 728-6100. The hope remains that new information may eventually help locate Juan or provide answers about what happened on that day in 1987.

Last Seen: Jan 28, 1987

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Santa Cruz, California
UP56372 • Found Jun 21, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP126945 • Found Nov 23, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP109342 • Found Aug 8, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 60 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 44%112 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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.