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Summary based on 6 sources
Rosendo Alba Mena, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on August 11, 1996, in Fontana, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'6" tall and weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Few details are available regarding the specific circumstances of what led to his disappearance, and he has not been heard from since that day.

Details regarding what Mena was wearing at the time he went missing are unknown. However, it is noted that he wore two rings on his right hand and a silver watch on his left wrist. No information is publicly available regarding any scars, marks, or tattoos. Similarly, details about his clothing or any personal items he may have had with him are not on record.

The Fontana Police Department is the investigating agency for Rosendo Alba Mena's case. The case is classified as a missing person case. Publicly available records do not indicate whether dental records, fingerprints, or DNA are available for comparison. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that might lead to his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Aug 11, 1996

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Pine Valley, California
UP56812 • Found Dec 4, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Weight 100%146 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Cardiff, California - unidentified case UP115406
John Doe — Cardiff, California
UP115406 • Found Jul 14, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California - unidentified case UP3480
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California
UP3480 • Found Jan 19, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Weight 100%138 lb vs 140 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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