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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142406) and 1 other source
Emilio Ghanem, a 40-year-old man from Nashville, Tennessee, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on May 25, 2023, during a business trip to Southern California. He had traveled to the Inland Empire region with the intention of establishing a satellite office for his new pest control business and reconnecting with former clients from his previous employment at Fullshield, Inc. Ghanem was last seen leaving an Airbnb in Moreno Valley and visiting a Starbucks in Redlands on the same day. His family last heard from him via a phone call at 6:40 p.m. on May 25, after which all communication ceased. ,

Prior to his disappearance, Ghanem had made significant life changes. He had been a devoted member of the His Way Spirit Led Assemblies church for two decades and worked at Fullshield, Inc. Approximately a month before vanishing, he left both the church and his job, relocating to Nashville to be closer to his family and start anew. His sister, Jenny Ghanem, noted that he seemed genuinely happy and ready to embark on this new chapter in his life.

For his trip to California, Ghanem rented a white Nissan Frontier with California license plate #74890G3 from Las Vegas on May 15, 2023. The vehicle was later detected by a license plate reader in Colton, California, but it remains unclear whether Ghanem was driving it at the time. All of his personal belongings were found untouched in the Moreno Valley Airbnb, deepening the mystery surrounding his sudden disappearance. ,

The Redlands Police Department continues to investigate the case and has appealed to the public for any information that might assist in locating Ghanem. Detective Kyle Hanna is leading the investigation, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact him at 788-7580.

Ghanem's family remains desperate for answers, grappling with the uncertainty of his fate. His sister expressed the family's anguish, stating, "My biggest fear is that he’s dead, right? I mean, who disappears out of thin air?" As time passes, their hope for his safe return endures, and they continue to seek any information that could shed light on his whereabouts. ,

Last Seen: May 25, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 82%155 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 89%150–160 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP130453
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP130453 • Found Sep 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%122 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
John Doe — La Puente, California
UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 40
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133658
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP133658 • Found Aug 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%21 lb vs 130 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163053 • Found Jun 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP109440
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP109440 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%201 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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