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Francisco Barboza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Indio Hills, California on Apr 16, 1999

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Victim Details

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Jul 24, 2024

Francisco

Barboza

85

58

66 inches

165 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 16, 1999

Indio Hills

California

Riverside County

No

140387

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

Thermal

California

Riverside County

92274

Lina Gama

Investigator II

86625 Airport Boulevard, California

7608638990

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/616/Thermal-Station

C991090028

Apr 19, 1999

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

342

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP119458) and 4 other sources
Francisco Barboza, 58, was last seen on April 16, 1999, in Indio Hills, California. Not much information is available about the circumstances of his disappearance, and it remains unsolved. Barboza's case has been part of ongoing missing person investigations, but leads have been limited. At the time of his disappearance, there were no specific details about his clothing or personal belongings reported.

Family members and local authorities continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts, urging anyone with knowledge of his case to come forward. His disappearance has left many questions unanswered, and efforts are ongoing to find out what happened to him.
Last Seen: Apr 16, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing People In America - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP119458 | NamUs
  • Missing Francisco Barboza - Missing Person
  • MISSING Francisco Barboza ... - Missing People In America

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 40–55 vs 58
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP2661 • Found Jan 30, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 81%133 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 98%183 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Gabriel, California - unidentified case UP3115
    John Doe — San Gabriel, California
    UP3115 • Found Mar 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 35–55 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%116 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%73 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 92%142 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 71%122 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Corona, California
    UP52355 • Found Aug 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%72 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%141 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3092
    John Doe — California
    UP3092 • Found Feb 27, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 53–65 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%116 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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