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On the morning of April 4, 1995, the body of Celestino Balbuena was discovered in the waters of the Tijuana River in San Diego, California. Alongside him were the bodies of two other Hispanic males, who, like Balbuena, remain unidentified to this day. The discovery of these bodies raised questions and concerns about the circumstances surrounding their deaths, leaving a perplexing mystery for local authorities and the community.

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Date Found: 04/04/1995
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Victim Details

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118971

UCP118971

45235

Celestino

Balbuena

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

04/04/1995

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92154

No

41192

San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office

San Diego

California

San Diego County

Kathy On

Medical Examiner Investigator

5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, , San Diego, California

8586942895

County

Medical Examiner

1995-00669

Black

Short black hair, approximately 2.5" in length

Unknown

Unknown

12/01/2025


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