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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP84723) and 5 other sources
Gabriel Cardenas, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on his birthday, January 3, 2020, in Colton, California. Gabriel had been celebrating his birthday earlier in the day at a park in nearby Rialto. He was last spotted in the Colton area near Pepper and Riverside Avenue along San Bernardino Avenue, but he has not been seen or heard from since. Cardenas was described as 5’5” to 5’6” tall, weighing about 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black jacket, gray sweatshirt, white shirt, black pants, black shoes, and a gray beanie. He also had distinctive tattoos, including "Rialto" on his chest and additional tattoos on his abdomen and forearms.

His disappearance remains shrouded in mystery, and according to reports from his family, there are suspicions that Gabriel may have been the victim of foul play. There have been disturbing rumors within the local community that suggest he may have been murdered and buried in a field. Despite these troubling claims, no concrete evidence has emerged, and Gabriel's family has been left to endure the uncertainty of not knowing what happened to him. Efforts by the Colton Police Department have yet to yield significant developments, and his case remains open and unsolved. His family continues to seek closure and justice, even raising funds for a private investigator to assist in the search for answers.
Last Seen: Jan 3, 2020

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

83%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 95%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 74%135 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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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 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 74%135 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%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 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 97%140–155 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP113795 • Found Nov 16, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP118444
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP118444 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 94%198 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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