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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64355) and 1 other source
Daniel Joseph McGuinness, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on December 25, 2017, in Auberry, California. McGuinness is described as being 5'7" tall, weighing 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there is no significant information about the circumstances under which he went missing. Despite being reported missing shortly after Christmas, no concrete leads or developments have surfaced in his case, leaving his whereabouts a mystery.

Authorities have listed his case with NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System), and his information is also recorded with the California Department of Justice. Both law enforcement agencies and missing persons databases continue to search for any information that could lead to his recovery. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist in solving this unresolved case.

Last Seen: Dec 25, 2017

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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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP150905 • Found May 13, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 36 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%121 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%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 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%219 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%160–180 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP128534
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP128534 • Found Jan 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 62%Est. 48–62 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 92%115–125 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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