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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60695) and 2 other sources
David Ceja, a 78-year-old man, was last seen in Oceanside, California, on September 6, 2019. At the time of his disappearance, Ceja's family had grown concerned after not hearing from him. He was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS), and his case has remained open since then.

Despite efforts by authorities, no significant updates have been reported. The Oceanside Police Department continues to seek any information that may help resolve Ceja's case. As of now, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his family is still searching for answers.
Last Seen: Sep 6, 2019

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 55–75 vs 78 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 78%131 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 78
Race 60%White
Location 88%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 85%138 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 57%Est. 60–70 vs 78 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 58–72 vs 78 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 90%142 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — La Mesa, California - unidentified case UP64835
John Doe — La Mesa, California
UP64835 • Found Oct 31, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 78
Race 60%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 0%317 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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