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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66252) and 4 other sources
Joseph Isabel Rincon, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on August 3, 1995, in Covina, California. He had a conversation with his apartment manager regarding overdue rent, which is the last confirmed sighting of him. Rincon, who also went by the nickname "Woody," had distinctive tattoos, including the word "Woody" on his upper right arm and a cross with the name "Mary" on the inside of his right elbow.

Ten days after he was last seen, on August 14, his sister visited his apartment after not hearing from him. She found no signs of struggle or anything unusual, but Rincon was gone. There was a possible sighting of him two years later in downtown Los Angeles, but this has not been confirmed. Authorities believe Rincon may have required medical attention at the time of his disappearance.

Despite the passage of time, Rincon's case remains unsolved, and the Covina Police Department continues to investigate any leads related to his disappearance.

Last Seen: Aug 3, 1995

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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3551
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3551 • Found Feb 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%156 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 64%131 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%130–155 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Lynwood, California
UP3502 • Found Jul 27, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 65%132 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
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 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3130
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3130 • Found Sep 21, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 88%151 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3419
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3419 • Found Mar 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 94%157 lb vs 180 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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