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Jesus Cota Mendoza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oxnard, California on Jan 1, 2018

Victim Details

Apr 20, 2020

Aug 10, 2022

Jesus

Cota Mendoza

37

29

68 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 1, 2018

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

93030

No

80579

Oxnard Police Department

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

93030

Judy Basco-Gilson

Missing Person Specialist

251 South C Street, California

8053857600

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.oxnardpd.org/

19-37676

Apr 18, 2019

Oxnard Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68334) and 2 other sources
Jesus Antonio Cota Mendoza, a 29-year-old man from Oxnard, California, was last heard from on January 1, 2018. He made his last known contact when he called his mother, who lives in Mexico, early that morning. After that call, he was never heard from again. Jesus had been in Oxnard at the time, and his disappearance remains a mystery.

Jesus is described as 5'8" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He also has notable tattoos, including dolphins and the name "Sofia" on the left side of his chest. His ex-girlfriend, with whom he has a child, stated that he had left her in November 2017 and had not been in touch since. Despite ongoing investigations, few details have surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to seek information on his case, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward. His disappearance remains an open case.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2018

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  • Jesus Antonio Cota Mendoza - The Charley Project
  • Jesus Antonio Cota Mendoza - California Department of Justice

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
    UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%170–180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61304 • Found Nov 30, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 40–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 61%168 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%132 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 0%255 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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