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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102456) and 3 other sources
Jose Garcia, a 41-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 2023, in Chula Vista, California. Little is publicly known about the exact circumstances of his disappearance. Garcia was described as Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes, standing around 5'5" and weighing approximately 135 pounds. Since his disappearance, there have been few details made available to the public, and law enforcement continues to search for leads.

The Chula Vista Police Department remains the investigating agency on this case, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help locate Garcia. As time passes, his case remains unresolved, and his family continues to seek answers about his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2023

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

82%Moderate
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 50%122 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP142665 • Found Feb 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 51%123 lb vs 180 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP113795 • Found Nov 16, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'7"
80%Moderate
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%150–160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'7"
77%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 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 92%140–155 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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