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Salvador Avila Missing Person Case

Last seen in Stockton, California on Apr 15, 2019

Victim Details

Jan 2, 2020

May 20, 2024

Salvador

Avila

30

23

65 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 15, 2019

Stockton

California

San Joaquin County

96206

No

70571

Stockton Police Department

Stockton

California

San Joaquin County

95202

Patricia Enebrad

CSO II Missing Person Unit

22 East Market Street, California

2099378377

Local

Law Enforcement

www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/police

1919220

Stockton Police Department

8116

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP63970) and 4 other sources
Salvador Avila, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on April 15, 2019, in Stockton, California. On that day, he boarded a charter bus headed for Tijuana, Mexico. According to the bus company, Salvador did arrive in Tijuana and exited the bus, but he has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Salvador was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'5" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red vest, beige sweater, and blue pants, and he also has a distinguishing scar under his left eye.

Despite efforts to locate him, few details have emerged about what happened to Salvador after he arrived in Tijuana, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities suspect he may still be in Mexico, but no definitive leads have been reported. The Stockton Police Department continues to investigate, and the public is encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist in solving the case.
Last Seen: Apr 15, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Salvador Avila Martinez | State of California - Department of Justice">Salvador Avila Martinez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Salvador Avila Martinez - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP63970
  • Missing Persons Open Cases - Stockton, CA

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%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 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 27–36 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 71%121 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Patterson, California
    UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 25–40 vs 23
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    It's so puzzling how Salvador Avila's case seems to be at a standstill. One thing that's been on my... ...Read More
    06/24/2024
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