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Julian Olea Missing Person Case

Last seen in South Gate, California on Mar 1, 2021

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Victim Details

Jun 10, 2021

Apr 19, 2022

Julian

Olea

83

78

66 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 1, 2021

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

No

104921

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

21-04732

Jun 4, 2021

South Gate Police Department

6036

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP81138)
Julian Olea, a 78-year-old male, was last seen on March 1, 2021, in South Gate, California. Little is known about the exact circumstances of his disappearance, but authorities have listed him as missing and are actively seeking any information that could lead to locating him. Olea’s case is classified as a missing adult, and the California Department of Justice has included it in their missing persons database, urging the public to provide any tips that may assist in the investigation.

If anyone has information about his whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, they are encouraged to contact local law enforcement agencies, specifically the South Gate Police Department, or use the statewide hotline set up for missing persons in California. The case remains open, and investigators continue to seek new leads.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 - unidentified case UP84065
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 55–75 vs 78
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 57%Est. 60–70 vs 78 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 78 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 58–72 vs 78 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
John Doe — Sylmar, California
UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–75 vs 78 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 5'6"
Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 130 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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