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Jose Zamora Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anaheim, California on Aug 24, 2021

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Victim Details

Nov 30, 2022

Jul 3, 2024

Jose

Zamora

73

68

66 inches

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 24, 2021

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92801

No

121773

Anaheim Police Department

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

Jim Accornero

Sr Police Services Representative

425 South Harbor Boulevard, California

7147651900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.anaheim.net/171/Police-Department

21-138687

Sep 7, 2021

Anaheim Police Department

4475

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97791) and 6 other sources
Jose Rocha Zamora, a 68-year-old man, was last seen on August 24, 2021, in Anaheim, California. He had been evicted from his residence in Anaheim, where he had lived for 40 years, and boarded a bus to Mexico. After arriving in Tijuana, Baja California, he was supposed to catch a flight to Morelia, Michoacán, but missed it and returned to the United States via the San Ysidro port of entry on August 25, 2021. He has not been heard from since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Zamora was wearing a blue shirt, black pants, and a black hat. His case remains under investigation by the Anaheim Police Department.

If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 24, 2021

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Jose Rocha Zamora | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Jose Rocha Zamora - The Charley Project
  • Jose Zamora - Facebook
  • Missing Mentally Ill Homeless Man Reunites with Family in the Valley
  • Police Department - City of Long Beach
  • Located & Identified Persons - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    86%Strong
    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 68 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%140–160 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 68
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 59%142 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    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 68
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 43%131 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 55–65 vs 68
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 70%135–150 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP153305
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP153305 • Found Oct 30, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 55–90 vs 68 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 56%120–140 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 68 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 62%Est. 48–62 vs 68
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
    John Doe — Sylmar, California
    UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 68 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 75%130–155 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Black 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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    Jose Rocha Zamora, 68, was last seen on August 24, 2021, in Anaheim, California, after being evicted... ...Read More
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