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Summary based on 3 sources
Benjamin Galvan Avalos, a 33-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen in Vernon, California on October 19, 1998. Born on January 3, 1965, Avalos is described as having black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5'9" and weighed approximately 145 pounds.

Further details surrounding the circumstances of Avalos's disappearance are scarce. He has not been seen or heard from since that day in October 1998. The Vernon Police Department is the investigating agency for his case, which is filed under case number CR-98-2697. Information regarding what he was wearing at the time he went missing is not publicly available.

The case of Benjamin Galvan Avalos remains unresolved, and there is limited information available to the public regarding the investigation. His case is listed in the State of California's missing person database. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vernon Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 19, 1998

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3068
John Doe — California
UP3068 • Found May 3, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Weight 100%150 lb vs 145 lb

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