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Samuel Chavez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salinas, California on Jul 13, 2011

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Victim Details

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Samuel

Chavez

35

20

69 inches

175 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 13, 2011

Salinas

California

Monterey County

No

140449

Salinas Police Department

Salinas

California

Monterey County

93901

Sgt. Lane

222 Lincoln Avenue, California

8317587321

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.salinaspd.com/

11071307

Salinas Police Department

339

Black

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP119544) and 6 other sources
Samuel Chavez, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on July 13, 2011, in Salinas, California. He is described as Hispanic, 5'9" tall, weighing 175 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, Samuel was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He has distinguishing tattoos, including "Crystal" on his chest and "Salinas" on his back. Despite efforts by local authorities, there has been no further information regarding his whereabouts. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact the Salinas Police Department.
Last Seen: Jul 13, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Samuel Chavez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP119544
  • MISSING Samuel Chavez More... - Missing People In America
  • Missing Samuel Chavez - Missing Person
  • Salinas, CA Area Missing Persons | SpotCrime
  • Police briefs: Woman says she stabbed attacker – Monterey Herald

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California
    UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%188 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Patterson, California
    UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 20
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 48%273 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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