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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64190) and 1 other source
Ismael Villalpando, a 52-year-old Hispanic man, was last seen at his residence in Los Angeles, California, on July 27, 1991. He has not been heard from since that day, and his disappearance remains unsolved with few details available about the circumstances. Villalpando was described as 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, there were no reports of any distinguishing marks or specific clothing details.

Villalpando’s case has been entered into national missing persons databases, including NamUs, but there have been no significant developments in the investigation. His family and local authorities continue to seek information that could lead to answers about his whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit.

Last Seen: Jul 27, 1991

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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 UP3485
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3485 • Found Dec 5, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 49–59 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10665 • Found Feb 26, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP3843
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP3843 • Found Aug 3, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 days after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Pacoima, California
UP3436 • Found Oct 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP3615
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP3615 • Found Apr 12, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3630 • Found Dec 24, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%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 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3092
John Doe — California
UP3092 • Found Feb 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 53–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3667 • Found Sep 15, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%148 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%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 52 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 64%131 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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