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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

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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3857
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3857 • Found May 30, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–27 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California - unidentified case UP3480
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California
UP3480 • Found Jan 19, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP3736
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP3736 • Found May 15, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 90%155 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 57%175 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Malibu, California
UP3559 • Found Dec 29, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 17–34 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3740 • Found Apr 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 73%167 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP9714 • Found Sep 22, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–27 vs 20
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Reseda, California
UP3888 • Found Aug 19, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 20
Race 60%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3894 • Found Jul 22, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 20
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 days after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 96%151 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP59717
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP59717 • Found May 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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