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Jose Morales Ledesma Missing Person Case

Last seen in Indio, California on Dec 9, 2009

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Victim Details

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Jun 20, 2024

Jose

Morales Ledesma

88

72

65 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 9, 2009

Indio

California

Riverside County

92201

No

132671

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

C100280018

Jan 28, 2010

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

3513

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP112613)
Jose Morales-Ledesma, a 72-year-old man, went missing on December 9, 2009, in Indio, California. Details surrounding his disappearance remain sparse, and there have been no major leads or updates regarding his case. Jose's physical characteristics, personal information, and circumstances of his disappearance have been recorded by authorities, but his whereabouts remain unknown.

The case continues to be monitored by the California Department of Justice, and law enforcement agencies are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. The lack of significant updates highlights the difficulty in locating Jose, and his family is still searching for answers over a decade later.
Last Seen: Dec 9, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 72 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 87%142 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brawley, California - unidentified case UP12344
John Doe — Brawley, California
UP12344 • Found Aug 6, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 60–70 vs 72 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 8%90 lb vs 170 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 89%Est. 60–70 vs 72 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%119 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Moreno Valley, California
UP16703 • Found Sep 30, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 70 vs 72
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%53 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 72 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 69%128 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 74%131 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray 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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