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Javier Vega Missing Person Case

Last seen in Desert Hot Springs, California on Jul 16, 2011

Victim Details

Oct 28, 2020

Dec 20, 2023

Javier

Vega

55

40

68 inches

69 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 16, 2011

Desert Hot Springs

California

Riverside County

92240

No

93911

Desert Hot Springs Police Department

Desert Hot Springs

California

Riverside County

92240

65950 Pierson Boulevard, California

7603292904

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofdhs.org/police-department

1107D-5700

Desert Hot Springs Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP75111) and 4 other sources
Javier Vega, aged 40, was last seen on July 16, 2011, in Desert Hot Springs, California. According to available information, it is believed that Javier may have disappeared voluntarily. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding his case, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case has been registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and efforts continue to seek information that could lead to his discovery.

Javier was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'8" and weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black hair. Despite ongoing searches and appeals for information, no significant leads have surfaced to explain his disappearance. His case remains open, and the community and authorities continue to hope for answers. If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact local authorities.
Last Seen: Jul 16, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP75111 | NamUs
  • Nestor Javier Vega Osuna | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Newsom halts California death penalty. A list of Riverside County ...
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 76%100 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    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 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 51%183 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Thermal, California - unidentified case UP109337
    John Doe — Thermal, California
    UP109337 • Found Sep 11, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 95%113 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    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 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%102 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 67%175–190 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12379
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12379 • Found Jan 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 95%157 lb vs 130–140 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 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP130453
    John Doe — Dulzura, California
    UP130453 • Found Sep 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%122 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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    Just thinking about Javier Vega's case, it's really been hard to grasp how someone can just vanish... ...Read More
    04/10/2024

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