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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117973) and 1 other source
Jose Frias, a 29-year-old male, was last seen on December 22, 2016, in Lodi, California. According to information from the California Department of Justice, Jose's disappearance has been an active missing person case, with law enforcement urging anyone who might have information to come forward. The California Department of Justice's Missing Persons Section assists in locating missing individuals through various methods such as comparing fingerprints and dental records. They also collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies across California to help locate missing persons like Jose.

The State of California's Missing and Unidentified Persons Section has been involved in the efforts to trace Frias. This section not only helps in locating missing individuals but also works on providing resources for community involvement, such as distributing photographs and bulletins to increase awareness about ongoing missing person cases. Additionally, the Missing Persons DNA Program is utilized to compare DNA from missing individuals and relatives, in hopes of generating leads that may help resolve the case.

Jose's case is one among many that highlight the importance of community involvement and the utilization of modern forensic techniques. Law enforcement agencies continue to appeal to the public for assistance, emphasizing that even small pieces of information can prove crucial in finding those who have gone missing, like Jose Frias. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the California Department of Justice or local law enforcement agencies to aid in the investigation.

Last Seen: Dec 22, 2016

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Manteca, California
UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Patterson, California
UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%126 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 81%121 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 42%328 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%170–200 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
Eyes 90%Brown 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.