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Balvina Gonzalez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fresno, California on Nov 22, 2018

Victim Details

Jan 14, 2020

Oct 17, 2023

Balvina

Gonzalez

49

42

61 inches

190 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Nov 22, 2018

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93717

No

70853

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Fresno

California

Fresno County

93721

Javier Puente

Missing Person Detective

2200 Fresno Street, California

5596008400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.fresnosheriff.org/

19-0014380

Nov 14, 2019

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

8183

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64321) and 2 other sources
Balvina Gonzalez, a 42-year-old woman, was last seen on November 22, 2018, in Fresno, California. Her family has had no contact with her since, and she is believed to have last been in Clovis, a nearby city. At the time of her disappearance, Balvina was described as 5'1" tall, weighing around 190 pounds, with brown hair. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have surfaced publicly about her case.

Despite efforts by law enforcement, Balvina remains missing, and her case has been listed with NamUs and the California Department of Justice as an active investigation. Authorities continue to seek any information that could help locate her, and her family is still hoping for answers.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fresno Police Department.
Last Seen: Nov 22, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Balvina Lares Gonzalez,... - Missing People In America - Facebook
  • Balvina Lare Gonzalez | State of California - Department of Justice

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 53%220 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'1"
    Weight 66%125–140 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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.

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

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    I was reading up on Balvina Gonzalez's case recently, and it got me thinking about how little we... ...Read More
    05/27/2024
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    08/22/2023
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