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Ricardo Magallanes Landa Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fontana, California on Jan 1, 1998

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Victim Details

Jul 18, 2023

May 15, 2024

Ricardo

Magallanes Landa

70

42

65 inches

67 inches

145 lbs

155 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 1, 1998

Fontana

California

San Bernardino County

92335

No

126607

Fontana Police Department

Fontana

California

San Bernardino County

92335

Lauren Baker

Detective, Missing Persons

17005 Upland Ave, California

9093507740

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fontana.org/112/Police-Department

20-4157

Mar 16, 2020

Fontana Police Department

3570

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP105741)
Ricardo Magallanes Landa, a 42-year-old male, was last seen on January 1, 1998, in Fontana, California. His disappearance has remained unresolved, with limited public information available regarding the circumstances surrounding his case. Despite efforts by law enforcement, including involvement from the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons Unit, there have been no significant leads or developments in the years since he vanished.

Authorities continue to search for information that could shed light on his whereabouts, and his case remains open, with investigators urging anyone who may have relevant details to come forward. His case highlights the many long-term unsolved disappearances in the state, and the challenges that come with such investigations.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1998

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP3052
John Doe — Van Nuys, California
UP3052 • Found Nov 4, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3144
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3144 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 145–155 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3413 • Found Jun 4, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 42
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 91%123 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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