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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65115) and 3 other sources
Juan Zuniga Ranjel, 36 years old at the time, was last seen on November 18, 1983, in Los Angeles, California. Standing 5'4" tall and weighing around 155 pounds, he had brown hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. There is very little information available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and details about his clothing, personal belongings, or activities on the day he was last seen are unknown. His case has been classified as an endangered missing person.

Despite the passage of time, there have been no significant developments, and Ranjel remains missing. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities. His case is also listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) in the hope of gathering further leads.

Ranjel's family and investigators continue to seek closure, as his whereabouts and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unresolved.

Last Seen: Nov 18, 1983

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 UP4217
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4217 • Found Sep 5, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 90%132 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3982 • Found May 21, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4212
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4212 • Found Dec 5, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP3736
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP3736 • Found May 15, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Palmdale, California
UP3937 • Found Nov 11, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%135 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP4215
John Doe — California
UP4215 • Found Sep 15, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP4221
John Doe — California
UP4221 • Found Aug 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 50%105 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California - unidentified case UP66337
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP66337 • Found Nov 27, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%125 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 days after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3144
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3144 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 155 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 155 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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