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Richard Gonzales Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Nov 1, 1998

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Victim Details

Jun 10, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

Richard

Gonzales

76

48

67 inches

130 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Nov 1, 1998

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

91342

No

104916

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

Joseph Rich

Police Officer

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

171923402

Dec 20, 2017

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP81117) and 1 other source
Richard Allen Gonzales, a 48-year-old man, was last seen on November 1, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. Gonzales left his residence that day and never returned. Described as 5'7" to 5'10" tall and weighing around 170 pounds, he had brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, Gonzales was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have emerged over the years. Despite ongoing investigations, no significant leads have surfaced, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The case is listed in missing persons databases, including NamUs, and the Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information that might help solve the case.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the LAPD's Missing Persons Unit.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1998

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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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 98%151 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP10366
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP10366 • Found Mar 1, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 85%200 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP3052
    John Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP3052 • Found Nov 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 74%131 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3092
    John Doe — California
    UP3092 • Found Feb 27, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 53–65 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
    John Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 74%131 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    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 100%Est. 60–70 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–10'10"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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