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Jesse Ortega Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Dec 25, 2013

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Victim Details

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Jesse

Ortega

50

38

68 inches

210 lbs

240 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 25, 2013

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90023

No

150679

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

140404129

Jul 25, 2024

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126287) and 4 other sources
Jesse Ortega, a 38-year-old man, was last seen on December 25, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. Despite efforts to locate him, his disappearance remains unresolved, and few details about the circumstances surrounding his case have surfaced publicly. His case, like many others in the Los Angeles area, has been investigated by local law enforcement, but no significant leads or updates have been reported since.

Ortega's disappearance is part of a broader issue in the region, where numerous missing person cases remain unsolved, complicating efforts to bring closure to families and communities. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward and contact the Missing Persons Unit.
Last Seen: Dec 25, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP126287
  • Connie T Ortega Vs Jesse Chris Ramirez Court Records | Trellis.Law
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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.

    86%Strong
    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 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%200–250 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    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 38
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 68%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 73%157 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 84%170 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%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 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%150–160 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    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 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%150–160 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%255 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 84%160–170 lb vs 210–240 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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 86%Est. 48–62 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 96%183 lb vs 210–240 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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