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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68636) and 1 other source
Uriel Cantu, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on November 26, 2006, in Thornton, California. At the time, Uriel lived with his girlfriend of two months. On the day of his disappearance, he informed her that he was traveling to Washington state to collect a paycheck. He only took enough clothes for a couple of days, suggesting he planned to return soon. Uriel, a Mexican citizen, had no known family in the United States, which added complexity to his disappearance.

Despite this, Uriel never arrived at his destination, and he has not been seen or heard from since. There have been no significant developments in his case over the years, and little information is available regarding what might have happened after he left his home. Authorities and organizations such as NamUs and the California Department of Justice have continued to keep his case open, hoping that new information might surface.

Last Seen: Nov 26, 2006

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Salinas, California
UP131069 • Found Mar 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 93%117 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 135 lb
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.