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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP161163)
In the spring of 2007, a young man's disappearance from a Southern California community began a long and painful period of uncertainty for his family. On May 18, 2007, 18-year-old Benito "Benny" Guerrero was last seen in Bonita, California, a suburban area in San Diego County. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He had short, straight brown hair and brown eyes. The specifics of what he was wearing or his means of transportation on the day he went missing have not been publicly detailed, leaving a void in the timeline of his last known movements.

The days following Benito's last sighting were filled with confusion and anguish for his loved ones. Their worry was compounded by a series of perplexing phone calls suggesting that Benito might be in Mexico. This information, while offering a potential clue, also opened up a host of new and troubling possibilities, expanding the geographic scope of the search and the complexity of the investigation. The Chula Vista Police Department was tasked with handling the case, but details regarding the investigation or whether the tips about Mexico led to any significant developments have remained scarce in the public domain.

The case of Benito Guerrero is a story of unresolved questions. An 18-year-old on the cusp of adulthood vanished, and the only information to surface in the immediate aftermath pointed to a possible international dimension. Without further public updates or confirmed sightings, the narrative of what happened to Benito Guerrero after May 18, 2007, remains incomplete. His family was left to navigate a difficult path, holding on to the hope of his return while grappling with the troubling and unverified information they received. The investigation into his disappearance remains open, a quiet but persistent effort to bring answers to a family still waiting.

Last Seen: May 18, 2007

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP55391 • Found Mar 10, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 91%160–170 lb vs 140 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 40%190 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP96389
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP96389 • Found Sep 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%122 lb vs 140 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP15298 • Found Nov 4, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP113795 • Found Nov 16, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California - unidentified case UP90948
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP90948 • Found Sep 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–20 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Compton, California
UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 20–35 vs 18
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 28%196 lb vs 140 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12379
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12379 • Found Jan 26, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%114 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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