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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77541) and 2 other sources
Atanacio Covarrubias-Arzate, a 52-year-old man, was last seen on November 29, 2020. He had left California a day earlier, heading to Michoacán, Mexico. Reports indicate that after arriving in Michoacán, Atanacio got into an argument with his girlfriend. He then left her residence on her motorcycle, intending to meet her in La Barca, Jalisco, but he never arrived at his destination. This was the last known sighting of him.

Atanacio is described as a bald Hispanic male with brown eyes, standing between 5'7" and 5'8" tall and weighing between 180 and 190 pounds. He has tattoos on both arms, though their descriptions are not available. His disappearance remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to search for any leads that might help locate him. The case is being handled by authorities in both California and Mexico, reflecting the cross-border nature of the investigation.

Anyone with information about Atanacio's case is encouraged to contact the Modesto Police Department.

Last Seen: Nov 29, 2020

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 — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Manteca, California
UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
80%Moderate
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 49%110–120 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 43%320 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP157759
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP157759 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
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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