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Efren Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Indio, California on Sep 3, 2010

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Victim Details

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Feb 9, 2024

Efren

Perez

77

61

65 inches

235 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 3, 2010

Indio

California

Riverside County

92201

No

133461

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

Thermal

California

Riverside County

92274

Lina Gama

Investigator II

86625 Airport Boulevard, California

7608638990

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/616/Thermal-Station

LA110210053

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

3504

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP113793) and 1 other source
Efren Perez, a 61-year-old man, was last seen on September 3, 2010, in Indio, California. Very few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and little information has emerged since he was reported missing. Despite efforts by authorities and his family to locate him, no substantial leads have been found. His case remains unresolved, and law enforcement continues to request any information that might assist in finding him. Anyone with knowledge of Efren's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the appropriate authorities.

Sources such as the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons Database and local news outlets have listed his case as ongoing, highlighting the need for public assistance to solve the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Sep 3, 2010

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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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Brawley, California - unidentified case UP12344
    John Doe — Brawley, California
    UP12344 • Found Aug 6, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 61
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 0%90 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%75 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 29%142 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%119 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 51%140–160 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17240
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17240 • Found Oct 6, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%120 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 97%208 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%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 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%132 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 90%200 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%69 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 76%183 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 45–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%119 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 43%154 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Corona, California
    UP52355 • Found Aug 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%72 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 28%141 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 39%135–150 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bloomington, California - unidentified case UP14678
    John Doe — Bloomington, California
    UP14678 • Found Jun 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 50–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 65%172 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    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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