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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP81853) and 2 other sources
Fredrick John Gouveia Jr., 49, was last seen on December 20, 2012, in Redding, California. He disappeared alongside Tesla Renee Carroll, and neither has been heard from since. Gouveia stood 5'11" tall, weighed 175 pounds, and had brown hair and hazel eyes. He was known to use various aliases, including Fredrick Gouveia-O'Shea and Fredrick John Oshea. Gouveia also had distinguishing marks, including a tattoo of a smiley face on his left arm and a scar on his chest.

Both Gouveia and Carroll’s cases remain open and unsolved, with little information available about the circumstances leading to their disappearance. Law enforcement continues to seek any leads, and their families are still searching for answers. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Redding Police Department.

Last Seen: Dec 20, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49
Race 100%White
Location 57%189 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 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.