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Summary based on 2 sources
Eliud Valdez Penaloza, a 52-year-old man, was last seen in Madera, California on June 12, 2011. His case is classified as a missing person, and he has not been heard from since that day. The details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance are scarce. The Madera Police Department is the investigating agency assigned to this case.

Penaloza is a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has distinct scars on his right forearm and right cheek. At the time he went missing, his date of birth was listed as November 16, 1958.

Along with his disappearance, Penaloza's vehicle, a green 1998 Toyota Tacoma, is also missing. The truck has a California license plate with the number 5W34755. Authorities have noted that dental X-rays for Penaloza are not available. The case remains open, and the Madera Police Department can be contacted for any information regarding Eliud Valdez Penaloza's whereabouts under case number 11-16925.

Last Seen: Jun 12, 2011

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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP10366
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10366 • Found Mar 1, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Weight 100%200 lb vs 200 lb

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