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Fernando Medina Lopez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Calexico, California on Oct 9, 1986

Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

First Name

Fernando

Last Name

Medina Lopez

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

5'7 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 9, 1986

City

Calexico

State

California

Zip Code

Calexico

Agency Name

Calexico Police Departmen

Agency Phone

760-768-2190

Last Updated

Oct 4, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 3 sources

Fernando Medina Lopez, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on October 9, 1986, in Calexico, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'7" tall and weighing 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was also known to wear glasses.

The circumstances surrounding Lopez's disappearance are limited, but authorities have classified his case as an endangered missing person. Foul play is suspected in his case, and he has not been heard from since the day he went missing. His case is being handled by the Calexico Police Department.

Despite the passage of several decades, the case of Fernando Medina Lopez remains unsolved, and few details have been made publicly available. His disappearance is noted in several online databases for missing persons, but comprehensive information regarding the investigation or the events leading up to his disappearance is scarce. He may also be referred to by the name Fernando Lopez Medina.
Last Seen: Oct 9, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Fernando Medina Lopez - The Charley Project

690DMCA - Fernando Medina Lopez - Doe Network

Fernando Medina Lopez | State of California - Department of Justice

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 — Escondido, California

UP127232 • Found Jul 13, 1987

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 75%Same state

TimingFound 9 months after last seen

Weight 99%161 lb vs 180 lb

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Fernando Medina Lopez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Calexico, California on Oct 9, 1986

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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