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Jesus Rivera Missing Person Case

Last seen in Running Springs, California on Mar 11, 2019

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Victim Details

May 20, 2019

Mar 18, 2024

Jesus

Rivera

52

45

63 inches

66 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 11, 2019

Running Springs

California

San Bernardino County

92382

No

55528

San Bernardino Sheriff's Department- Twin Peaks Station

Twin Peaks

California

San Bernardino County

92391

26010 California 189, California

9093360600

County

Law Enforcement

https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/patrol-stations/twin-peaks/

tp1900355

Mar 16, 2019

San Bernardino Sheriff's Department- Twin Peaks Station

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57462) and 7 other sources
Jesus Rivera, a 45-year-old man, went missing on March 11, 2019, in Running Springs, California. He had traveled from Victorville with a co-worker to work on a home renovation project. Rivera was last seen at the job site on Catalina Drive. His co-worker reported that Jesus seemed to be experiencing a panic attack and left the house to get some air but never returned. Despite searches conducted by his co-worker and later by authorities, Jesus was not found.

Jesus was unfamiliar with the area, did not take his phone, wallet, or medication with him, and his family noted that he had no history of disappearing voluntarily. He is described as 5'6" tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair and facial hair. He is a diabetic, though not insulin-dependent, which raised concerns for his safety. Despite these facts, local authorities initially classified him as a "voluntary missing person" due to his age.

His family has been actively seeking answers, suspecting foul play and organizing searches, but no significant leads have emerged in the case.
Last Seen: Mar 11, 2019

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  • Petition ? Justice for Jesus Rivera - United States ? Change.org">Petition ? Justice for Jesus Rivera - United States ? Change.org
  • Missing JESUS Rivera - San Bernardino Mountains - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP57462 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Justice for Mr.Jesus Rivera - Facebook
  • Jesus Rivera, Missing From San Bernardino Mountains
  • Jesus Rivera – March 11, 2019 – Running Springs, CA -
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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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 89%183 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 65%100 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%115–125 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 70%Est. 28–42 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 95%179 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 45
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 87%105–115 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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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    Jesus Rivera was 45 when he went missing from a work site on Catalina Drive in Running Springs... ...Read More
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