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Jose Vazquez Missing Person Case

Last seen in South Gate, California on Jun 21, 2016

Victim Details

Jun 24, 2020

Jun 24, 2020

Jose

Vazquez

57

47

66 inches

205 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 21, 2016

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

No

84213

South Gate Police Department

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

Jacqueline Frausto-Ramirez

Court Liaison

8620 California Avenue, California

3235635400

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cityofsouthgate.org/233/Police

20-05120

Jun 21, 2020

South Gate Police Department

8351

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71097) and 1 other source
Jose Vazquez, a 47-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on June 21, 2016, in South Gate, California. Standing approximately 5'6" and weighing around 205 pounds, he has black hair. Very few details have been made available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and there have been no significant updates since he went missing.

Jose's disappearance is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and authorities are still seeking any information that might help locate him. His family and investigators continue to hope for leads that could provide closure. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.
Last Seen: Jun 21, 2016

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP71097

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 70%154 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    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 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 76%150–160 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 86%160–170 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
    John Doe — North Hills, California
    UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 85%169 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17240
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17240 • Found Oct 6, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%208 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 65%135–150 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 99%183 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 65%135–150 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    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 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 71%140–155 lb vs 205 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.

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