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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57276) and 3 other sources
Hector Alvarez, a 41-year-old man, was last seen on July 28, 2009, in Milpitas, California, where he was living at his sister's home. He left the residence that day without informing anyone and did not take his personal belongings, including his cell phone. In the weeks leading up to his disappearance, Alvarez had been using the family computer to research suicide methods, raising concerns about his state of mind at the time. Despite these worrying signs, there have been no confirmed sightings or leads regarding his whereabouts since that day, and his case remains unsolved.

Alvarez is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'7" tall and weighing around 110-120 pounds. He also has two distinctive moles on the right side of his face. His family, friends, and authorities have not been able to locate him, and the Milpitas Police Department continues to seek information to resolve his case.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 2009

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'7"
Weight 44%161–170 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Manteca, California
UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 23%170 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Salinas, California
UP131069 • Found Mar 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Patterson, California
UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
John Doe — Richmond, California
UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 83%142 lb vs 120 lb

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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