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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106048) and 2 other sources
Daniel Tony Cadena, a 40-year-old man, was last seen in Sacramento, California, on May 1, 1991. At the time of his disappearance, Daniel was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'8" tall and weighing around 175 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He also went by the alias "Manuel Martinez." Despite his disappearance occurring over three decades ago, very few details have emerged about the circumstances leading up to it. Authorities have classified his case as a missing person case, and it remains unresolved to this day.

Cadena's case has seen limited investigative breakthroughs, and no significant updates have surfaced. The Sacramento Police Department continues to handle the investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, his family and law enforcement remain hopeful for answers regarding his fate.

Last Seen: Apr 12, 1991

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 — Daly City, California
UP10525 • Found Jun 13, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP17750
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP17750 • Found Sep 30, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%191 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Manteca, California
UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Galt, California
UP68546 • Found Sep 26, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP11920 • Found May 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — California
UP53058 • Found Oct 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%217 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Clarksburg, California
UP7449 • Found Apr 14, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 40
Race 60%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 days after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP145175
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP145175 • Found Jul 19, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 65%152 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 52%114 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 61%110–120 lb vs 170–185 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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