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Summary based on 1 source
Joel Mendoza Orozco, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, has been missing since February 22, 1995. He was last seen at his residence in the vicinity of the 3500 block of east 52nd Street in Los Angeles, California, at approximately 5:00 p.m.. Orozco has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 5'8" tall and weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing characteristic is a birthmark on the left side of his face near his lip.

When last seen, Orozco was reportedly wearing a plain shirt and jeans. Authorities have noted that he may be in the areas of Maywood, California, or Corona, California. Some records alternatively list his name as Joel Orozco Mendoza.

Few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance are publicly available. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the investigating agency in his case. His case is classified as an endangered missing person.

Last Seen: Feb 22, 1995

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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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP115008
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP115008 • Found Jul 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP117439
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP117439 • Found Jul 3, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Weight 100%174 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP57375 • Found Dec 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Weight 99%143 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP68547 • Found Oct 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Weight 100%171 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP116225 • Found Apr 4, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Weight 99%143 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Pine Valley, California
UP58362 • Found Mar 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 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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