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Summary based on 4 sources
Joe Isabel Rincon, 37, was last seen in Covina, California, on August 3, 1995. The last confirmed sighting of Rincon was when he was confronted by his apartment building manager about overdue rent. Details of their conversation are unknown, but this interaction marks the last time he was definitively seen. Nicknamed "Woody," Rincon has a tattoo of a cross with the name "Mary" on his upper right arm near the elbow and another tattoo of "Woody" on the same arm.

On August 14, 1995, after not hearing from him, Rincon's sister went to his apartment to check on his well-being. Upon entering the apartment, she found no signs of a struggle or anything out of the ordinary, but Rincon was not there. His disappearance was unexpected, and the state of his apartment did not provide any immediate clues as to his whereabouts or the reasons for his absence.

Two years after he was reported missing, there was a possible but unconfirmed sighting of Rincon in downtown Los Angeles, California, specifically in the area of 3rd and Hill Street. At the time of his disappearance, it was suggested that he may have been in need of medical attention. Despite the passage of time, Joe Isabel Rincon's case remains unsolved, and the Covina Police Department continues to investigate.

Last Seen: Aug 3, 1995

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 — Alpine, California
UP57051 • Found Oct 19, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Weight 100%168 lb vs 180 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Santa Fe, California
UP57225 • Found Jul 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 100%182 lb vs 180 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Weight 93%156 lb vs 180 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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