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Summary based on 3 sources
Jose Jesus Lopez, a 27-year-old man, was last seen on July 16, 1998, in Galt, California. He was on his way to work at the time of his disappearance and has not been heard from since. Few details are available regarding the specific circumstances of his vanishing.

At the time he went missing, Lopez was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'4" and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He was born on September 13, 1970. Lopez may also use the alias Jose Luis Nieto.

Authorities have noted several distinguishing tattoos on Lopez's body. These include two clown faces on his abdomen, happy and sad faces on his chest, the name "Nieto" on his upper back, a teardrop under his left eye, and the name "Maria" on his left chest. The Galt Police Department is handling the case, with the case number 98-1724.
Last Seen: Jul 16, 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP146276
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP146276 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Name: remains tentatively named Jose Lopez
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 27
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Bell Gardens, California
UP3399 • Found Nov 25, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb

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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