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Omar Ramirez Palafox Missing Person Case

Last seen in South Gate, California on Jul 7, 2021

Victim Details

Sep 17, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Omar

Ramirez Palafox

50

45

68 inches

137 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 7, 2021

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

No

107424

South Gate Police Department

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

Yasmeen Carrera

Police Records Specialist

8620 California Avenue, California

3235635400

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cityofsouthgate.org/233/Police

South Gate Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP84458)
Omar Ramirez Palafox, a 45-year-old man, was last seen on July 7, 2021, in South Gate, California. Despite efforts to locate him, there have been no significant updates regarding his whereabouts. Authorities continue to ask the public for any information that could assist in finding Omar. His case is being treated as a missing person, with local law enforcement involved in the search.

His disappearance has been registered with various missing persons platforms, and tips or information about his case can be submitted to the authorities. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and any leads are valuable in ongoing investigations.
Last Seen: Jul 7, 2021

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%115–125 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 137 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 45 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 68%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 48–62 vs 45
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 46%183 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%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 70%Est. 28–42 vs 45
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP83731
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP83731 • Found Aug 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 68%4'10"–5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%119 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 45 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP130453
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP130453 • Found Sep 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%121 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%122 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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