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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27089) and 3 other sources
Juan Ernesto Echegaray, a 58-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on May 7, 1996, in Long Beach, California. At the time of his disappearance, Echegaray was wearing a green hooded jacket and brown pants. He stood 5'9" tall, weighed around 170 pounds, had gray hair, black eyes, and was without teeth, relying on full dentures. Echegaray had suffered a stroke prior to going missing, which left him unable to communicate effectively, making him a vulnerable dependent adult.

Little information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance since that day in 1996. His case remains unsolved, and the Long Beach Police Department continues to investigate in hopes of finding new leads. Anyone with information about his case is encouraged to contact the authorities.

The lack of communication abilities and his dependent status heightened concerns about his safety, but unfortunately, few clues have emerged over the years to shed light on what may have happened to him.

Last Seen: May 7, 1996

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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3330
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3330 • Found Feb 14, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 61–74 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 94%192 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3368
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3368 • Found Apr 19, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3382
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3382 • Found Dec 15, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 49%225 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bellflower, California
UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 49%115 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
John Doe — Buena Park, California
UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
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 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 82%138 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3474 • Found Feb 26, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 42–55 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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