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Jose Garcia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jul 2, 2006

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Victim Details

Jan 6, 2022

Jun 12, 2024

Jose

Garcia

36

16

60 inches

72 inches

145 lbs

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 2, 2006

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90027

No

110930

Los Angeles Police Department-Northeast Community Police Station

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90065

Jesse Lopez

Police Officer II

3353 San Fernando Road, California

3235613211

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/northeast_community_police_station

06 99-18555

Jul 2, 2006

Los Angeles Police Department-Northeast Community Police Station

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87801) and 5 other sources
Jose Garcia, a 16-year-old male, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on July 2, 2006. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male with black hair, standing about 5 feet tall, and weighing approximately 145 pounds. Jose was reported missing with very few details available about the circumstances leading to his disappearance, and he has not been heard from since. His case remains unresolved.

Authorities have registered his case with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and his disappearance is still being investigated. Despite efforts, no new information has surfaced about his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Jul 2, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing kids, babysitter located - Los Angeles Daily News
  • Missing children return home safe - Los Angeles Daily News
  • Jose Garcia | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Author: SIB Staff | Page 14 | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
  • Missing Persons | DPS – Criminal Identification (BCI) - Utah.gov

    • 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 — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12158
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12158 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%200–250 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 25–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17322
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17322 • Found Dec 2, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 30–55 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12379
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12379 • Found Jan 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 145–200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    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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