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Summary based on 1 source
Efren Ramirez Sandoval, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, went missing on January 10, 1993, from San Diego, California. His disappearance is classified as a suspected accident. At the time of his disappearance, Sandoval was described as being between 5'4" and 5'7" tall and weighing between 145 and 165 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, a scar over his right eye, and a tattoo on his left inner arm. He may also use the alias Efren Sandoval Ramirez.

The circumstances surrounding Sandoval's disappearance indicate that he was last seen crossing the Tijuana River from Mexico into the United States. It is reported that he was swept away by the river's currents. He has not been seen or heard from since this incident, and it is presumed that he may have drowned.

The San Diego Police Department is the investigating agency for Sandoval's case. However, the investigation has been hampered by a lack of available forensic information, as his fingerprints, dental x-rays, and DNA are not available for comparison.

Last Seen: Jan 10, 1993

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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 — Imperial Beach, California
UP58991 • Found Mar 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Weight 90%123 lb vs 145 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP3736
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP3736 • Found May 15, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3740 • Found Apr 24, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Weight 90%167 lb vs 145 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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