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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78976)
Nicolas Garcia, an 80-year-old man, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, around March 4, 1988. He had been living alone in his apartment at the time. On April 4, 1988, a concerned family member visited his apartment after being unable to reach him by phone. Upon arrival, they learned from the apartment management that Garcia had not been seen for about a month, and his mail had been left uncollected. His family reported that Garcia had a worsening medical condition at the time, which added to concerns for his safety.

Despite the investigation, there have been no major leads regarding his disappearance. The Los Angeles Police Department has listed him as an endangered missing person due to his age and medical status. As of now, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LAPD's Missing Persons Unit.

Last Seen: Mar 4, 1988

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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.

77%Possible
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 73%Est. 55–75 vs 80 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Carson, California
UP3709 • Found Jan 1, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 80 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3925 • Found Dec 22, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 65–75 vs 80
Race 60%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140–165 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 80 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California - unidentified case UP3050
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP3050 • Found Jan 1, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 80 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 0%210 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Glendale, California
UP3735 • Found Jun 15, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 80 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 89%110 lb vs 130 lb
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3766 • Found Nov 18, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 80 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3846
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3846 • Found Jul 25, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 65–75 vs 80 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Compton, California - unidentified case UP3908
John Doe — Compton, California
UP3908 • Found May 28, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 80 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 80 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
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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