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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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Date Found: 04/04/1995
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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
Area Recovered:
