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Jesus Gaona Missing Person Case

Last seen in Stockton, California on May 26, 2013

Victim Details

Apr 28, 2020

Oct 25, 2021

Jesus

Gaona

41

28

68 inches

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 26, 2013

Stockton

California

San Joaquin County

95206

No

81756

San Joaquin County Sheriff- Cold Case Unit

French Camp

California

San Joaquin County

95231

7000 Michael Canlis Boulevard, California

2094685087

County

Law Enforcement

13-12152

San Joaquin County Sheriff- Cold Case Unit

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68642) and 2 other sources
Jesus Gaona, a 28-year-old man from Stockton, California, was last seen on May 26, 2013. He was in a vehicle with others when it reportedly drove into a body of water. While other occupants may have been accounted for, Jesus was never recovered. Authorities believe he is deceased, but despite efforts, his remains have not been located. Gaona's disappearance continues to be an open case, with law enforcement seeking any further information that could help resolve it.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and investigators are working to gather more details to provide closure to his family and friends.
Last Seen: May 26, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP68642
  • News - District Attorney - Stanislaus County

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Manteca, California
    UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Vallejo, California - unidentified case UP14374
    John Doe — Vallejo, California
    UP14374 • Found May 5, 2015
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Patterson, California
    UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'8"

    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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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been following Jesus Gaona's case? I've been digging into it a bit and came across a... ...Read More
    11/01/2023
    Has anyone come across any updates on the vehicle involved in Jesus Gaona's disappearance? I've been... ...Read More
    08/10/2023

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