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Jesus Valenzuela Reyes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Winterhaven, California on Mar 8, 2006

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Victim Details

Jan 10, 2020

Aug 12, 2020

Jesus

Valenzuela Reyes

44

24

70 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 8, 2006

Winterhaven

California

Imperial County

92259

No

70862

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

0603-0359

Mar 8, 2006

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64233) and 1 other source
Jesus Valenzuela-Reyes, a 24-year-old man from Winterhaven, California, was last seen on March 8, 2006. He disappeared while attempting to cross the Colorado River into Arizona. Witnesses reported seeing him go underwater, but he did not resurface, and he has not been seen since. Despite searches, no trace of Jesus has been found, and his case remains unsolved.

Jesus is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'10" and weighing around 170 pounds, with brown hair. His disappearance is classified as a missing person case, with limited details available regarding further developments. Authorities continue to seek information that might help resolve what happened during his crossing of the Colorado River. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
Last Seen: Mar 8, 2006

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Chula Vista, California
    UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 89%196 lb vs 170 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 170 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP12621
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP12621 • Found Jul 3, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13166 • Found May 22, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24
    Race 60%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California - unidentified case UP6963
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California
    UP6963 • Found Jul 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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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