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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP96313) and 1 other source
Richard Emigdio Torres, 25 years old, was last seen on February 4, 1996, at his residence in Chula Vista, California. He told his girlfriend he was planning to drive to San Francisco. The next day, on February 5, his vehicle received a parking citation in South San Francisco, but there has been no contact or sightings of Torres since then. He was described as 5'9" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He also had a small scar near his right hip but no tattoos.

Torres' sudden disappearance left few clues, and authorities continue to investigate his case. The Chula Vista Police Department encourages anyone with information to come forward as his case remains unsolved. Despite the time that has passed, there have been no significant updates regarding his whereabouts.

This case is listed in missing persons databases, highlighting the ongoing efforts to find Torres.

Last Seen: Feb 4, 1996

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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.

88%Strong
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP115008
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP115008 • Found Jul 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP117439
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP117439 • Found Jul 3, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Campo, California
UP56619 • Found Feb 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 80%128 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Pine Valley, California
UP56812 • Found Dec 4, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP56776 • Found Apr 25, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Alpine, California
UP57042 • Found Jan 21, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP2660 • Found Oct 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California - unidentified case UP3480
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California
UP3480 • Found Jan 19, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%109 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 160 lb

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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