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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP153199) and 2 other sources
Eddie Joe Taylor, a 72-year-old man from Spring Valley, California, was reported missing on August 5, 2022. He was last seen by his girlfriend on August 4, 2022, when he left her residence in Lemon Grove. While driving home, Taylor contacted his girlfriend to inform her that he had mistakenly driven south on SR-125 and crossed the international border into Tijuana, Mexico.

Taylor is described as a Black male, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with brown eyes, short black hair, and a greying beard. He was last seen wearing black jeans and a sweater. Taylor is pre-diabetic, has high blood pressure, and his family has indicated that he had been experiencing confusion and forgetfulness around the time of his disappearance.

He was driving a gray 2013 Hyundai Elantra with California license plate number 6XOJ393. A distinguishing feature of the vehicle is a black passenger side view mirror. A GPS tracker in his car last registered its location at Primera 13, La Esmeralda, 22117 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is investigating his disappearance and has entered him into a missing person database. Law enforcement agencies in both San Diego County and Baja California have been notified. Authorities have urged individuals who frequently cross the border to be vigilant and report any potential sightings of Taylor or his vehicle. Information regarding his case has also been shared with Spanish-language media outlets to generate further leads. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Department or Crime Stoppers.

Last Seen: Aug 4, 2022

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110764 • Found Jun 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 24%Est. 50–60 vs 72
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 165 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.