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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP122903) and 1 other source
Narciso Rafael Gutierrez, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on February 14, 2013, in Mecca, California. Gutierrez's disappearance remains unsolved, and there is limited information available regarding the circumstances leading to his vanishing. His case has been included in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where authorities continue to seek leads or tips that may help solve the case. Despite ongoing efforts by investigators, his whereabouts remain unknown, and no significant developments have been reported since his disappearance.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is handling the case, and anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Last Seen: Feb 14, 2013

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Thermal, California - unidentified case UP109337
John Doe — Thermal, California
UP109337 • Found Sep 11, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 71%113 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Palm Springs, California
UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%32 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 47%100 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Corona, California
UP52355 • Found Aug 28, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%81 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
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 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%83 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 81%179 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 68%133 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 87%175–190 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Indio, California
UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%81 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
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 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 66%145 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 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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