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Nicholas Gonzales Missing Person Case

Last seen in Long Beach, California on Nov 21, 1992

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Victim Details

Jul 24, 2017

Jan 25, 2023

Nicholas

Gonzales

117

84

67 inches

69 inches

135 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 21, 1992

Long Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90801

33839

Long Beach Police Department

Long Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90802

400 West Broadway, California

5625707260

Local

Law Enforcement

920088966

Jul 24, 2017

Long Beach Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39202) and 5 other sources
Nicholas C. Gonzales, an 84-year-old man, was last seen on November 21, 1992, in Long Beach, California. On the day of his disappearance, Gonzales mentioned to family members that he was going downtown for a haircut but never returned. He was 5'9" tall, weighed around 140 pounds, and had gray hair with brown eyes. He was reported to possibly have a full beard or mustache at the time of his disappearance. Gonzales was also known by the aliases "Nick" or "Nickolas" Gonzales.

Despite the passage of time, no substantial leads have emerged, and his case remains unsolved. The Long Beach Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance, and dental records are available for identification purposes if needed. His case is listed with the California Department of Justice and in various missing persons databases in an effort to find any new information that could help resolve his case.
Last Seen: Nov 21, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Nicholas C. Gonzales | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP39202 | NamUs
  • News Flash • Home - Nassau County Police Department
  • Nicholas Gonzalez - Facebook
  • Nicholas Stephen Gonzales

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Carson, California
    UP3709 • Found Jan 1, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 70–80 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3088
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3088 • Found May 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3415
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3415 • Found Apr 10, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3672 • Found Aug 14, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 70–90 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3766 • Found Nov 18, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 60–80 vs 84
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3030
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3030 • Found Apr 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 60–80 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 67%99 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3607
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3607 • Found May 29, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 55–80 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 0%212 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Glendale, California
    UP3735 • Found Jun 15, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 70–80 vs 84
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 84%110 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 65–80 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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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