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Jose Zuniga Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Aug 28, 2016

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Victim Details

May 12, 2020

May 19, 2020

Jose

Zuniga

27

17

60 inches

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 28, 2016

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

82015

UCLA Police Department

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90095

601 Westwood Plaza, California

3108251491

Local

University

https://www.police.ucla.edu

16-1632

UCLA Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP69279) and 3 other sources
Jose Zuniga, 17, was last seen on August 28, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. Described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, Jose was 5'0" tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances surrounding his case are unclear, and he has not been heard from since that day.

The case remains open and active, with law enforcement and the UCLA Police Department investigating any potential leads. His family and authorities continue to seek answers, and anyone with information about Jose's disappearance is encouraged to contact the investigating agencies.

Despite the time that has passed, his whereabouts remain unknown, and efforts to solve his case continue through various missing persons databases.
Last Seen: Aug 28, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Jose Zuniga | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP69279
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    76%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 49%Est. 30–55 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'0"
    Weight 87%140–155 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 52%Est. 25–50 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17059
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17059 • Found Sep 1, 2017
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 31%Est. 26–55 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 54%157 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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.

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

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