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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP121186) and 3 other sources
Juan Gravado, a 20-year-old male, went missing on July 15, 1990, in the Malibu area of California. Gravado was last seen on a fishing boat near the Malibu shoreline, which tragically capsized during the day. It is presumed that Gravado drowned, though his remains have never been recovered. His disappearance is classified as a "lost/injured missing" case due to the circumstances involving the boating accident. At the time of his disappearance, Gravado was a resident of Los Angeles, California, and the investigation has been handled by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Gravado is described as 5'8" in height, weighing approximately 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He also has a distinctive discoloration on his abdomen. He may have used the aliases "Juan Francisco Granados" or "Jovel Granados" during his life. At the time of his disappearance, it was unclear what clothing or personal items he was carrying. Due to the circumstances of the capsizing, his disappearance remains an open case, and no new substantial information has been found since then.

The boat accident off the Malibu coast remains the primary suspected cause of his disappearance, but there has been little progress in resolving the case. Authorities have appealed for any information regarding his whereabouts, though the incident is considered a cold case given the lack of significant leads since 1990. Those with any information that could assist are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department, which continues to be the investigating agency for this case.

For more details, you can refer to resources such as the Charley Project, Doe Network, and Websleuths, which document missing person cases and provide updates regarding such investigations. These platforms emphasize community engagement to help bring attention to unsolved cases like that of Juan Gravado.

Last Seen: Jul 15, 1990