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Kevin Vargas Missing Person Case

Last seen in South Gate, California on Dec 31, 2008

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Victim Details

Aug 4, 2020

Aug 4, 2020

Kevin

Vargas

34

17

67 inches

141 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 31, 2008

South Gate

California

Los Angeles County

90280

No

90145

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

08-15243

Dec 31, 2008

South Gate Police Department

Brown

Black

Black

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72370) and 2 other sources
Kevin Josue Vargas, a 17-year-old male, was last seen on December 31, 2008, in South Gate, California. At the time, Kevin had been living with a relative after arriving in the U.S. from another country just three months prior. His relative reported that Kevin left their home on December 29, 2008, taking his belongings with him. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, there has been no contact from Kevin since, and his case remains unsolved.

Kevin is described as a Hispanic male, standing around 5'7" tall and weighing approximately 141 pounds, with brown hair and black eyes. Authorities continue to seek information that might shed light on his whereabouts, encouraging anyone with details to come forward.
Last Seen: Dec 31, 2008

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP72370 | NamUs
  • Fugitives & The Missing From In Pursuit With John Walsh

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%163 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12158
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12158 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–18 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 25–40 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 79%170–200 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    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 71%Est. 25–45 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 83%105–115 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%158 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
    UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 79%170–180 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%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 85%Est. 30–55 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 141 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown 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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