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Jesus Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yakima, Washington on Jan 23, 2005

Victim Details

Sep 30, 2022

May 25, 2023

Jesus

Rodriguez

56

35

70 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 23, 2005

Yakima

Washington

Yakima County

No

119631

Yakima County Sheriff's Office

Yakima

Washington

Yakima County

98903

Casey Schilperoort

Public Information Officer

1822 South 1st Street, Washington

5095742500

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.yakimacounty.us/220/Sheriffs-Office

13C11155

Feb 10, 2005

Yakima County Sheriff's Office

4916

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP95956) and 1 other source
In the winter of 2005, a sense of unease settled over Yakima, Washington, following the disappearance of 35-year-old Jesus Gustavo Rodriguez. He was last seen on January 23rd of that year, and then, without a trace, he was gone. Rodriguez, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, stood at 5'10' and weighed approximately 170 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or to the investigators working his case. Since the day he vanished, he has not been heard from again, leaving his family and community in a painful state of uncertainty.

The investigation into Jesus Rodriguez's disappearance was opened by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office. Despite their efforts, the case has yielded little information over the years. The lack of significant leads has made it incredibly difficult to piece together the events of that January day. Information regarding what he was wearing, where he was going, or who he might have been with has not been made public, if it is known at all. This scarcity of details has been a significant hurdle for law enforcement and a source of ongoing anguish for those who knew him.

The case of Jesus Gustavo Rodriguez is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, their stories left unfinished and their loved ones left to grapple with the unknown. With no new information having surfaced, his case has grown cold. The Yakima County Sheriff's Office continues to hold the case file, hoping that one day a new piece of information will emerge that could lead to answers. The overview of this case is one of profound and unresolved loss, marked by a frustrating lack of information that has left a family without closure for over a decade and a half.
Last Seen: Jan 23, 2005

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  • Jesus Gustavo Rodriguez - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP50960
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP50960 • Found Jun 14, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 14%1,109 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Name: remains tentatively named Jesus Pulido Rodriguez

    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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