In the autumn of 2022, concern grew for the well-being of 70-year-old Jose Duenes in Santa Cruz, California. The last time his sister had any contact with him was on November 5, 2022. During their conversation, Jose mentioned that he had contracted Covid-19 and was planning to seek medical attention at Dominican Hospital. This was the last piece of information his family had, and as days turned into weeks with no further communication, a troubling silence began to settle over his loved ones.
Following his visit to the hospital, Jose was released, but he did not get in touch with his family afterward. The lack of contact was out of character, and as time passed, the worry for his safety intensified. His family was left to wonder about his condition after his hospital stay and what could have happened to him in the time since his release. The Santa Cruz Police Department was eventually notified, and an official missing persons case was opened to begin the search for Jose and gather any information that might lead to his whereabouts.
After a period of uncertainty and concern from his family and community, official reports from the investigating agency confirmed that Jose Duenes had been located and was alive. While the specific details and exact date of when he was found have not been publicly disclosed, the confirmation that he was safe brought an end to the search. The case, which began with a concerning silence after a hospital visit, was ultimately closed with the positive outcome of him being found.Last Seen: Nov 5, 2022
