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Joseph Lopez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Manteca, California on Jul 15, 2007

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Victim Details

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Feb 29, 2024

Joseph

Lopez

66

47

63 inches

68 inches

185 lbs

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 15, 2007

Manteca

California

San Joaquin County

No

137701

Manteca Police Department

Manteca

California

San Joaquin County

95337

Sierra Espinosa

Community Service Officer

1001 West Center Street, California

2094568100

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.manteca.ca.us/police/

15-21149

Jul 15, 2015

Manteca Police Department

552

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117115) and 4 other sources
Joseph Manuel Lopez, a 47-year-old man, was last seen on July 15, 2007, in Manteca, California. The details surrounding his disappearance are sparse, but he has not been seen or heard from since that day. His case has been entered into various missing persons databases, and authorities have classified it as unsolved.

Lopez’s disappearance was initially met with concern due to the lack of communication and absence of any leads regarding his whereabouts. He was listed in the California Department of Justice's missing persons registry, which continues to encourage anyone with information about his case to come forward.

Despite investigations, no significant developments have emerged in Lopez's case, and his family and law enforcement continue to seek answers regarding his sudden disappearance. The San Joaquin County authorities remain involved in the ongoing search for any new clues.
Last Seen: Jul 15, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Manteca, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime
  • News - District Attorney - Stanislaus County
  • Manteca High School's Class of 2007 - East Bay Times
  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP146276
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP146276 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 5%2,503 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 52%4'11" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 60%130 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: remains tentatively named Jose Lopez
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP145848
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP145848 • Found Sep 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Manteca, California
    UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Galt, California
    UP68546 • Found Sep 26, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 45%110–120 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Salinas, California
    UP131069 • Found Mar 20, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 41%117 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Escalon, California
    UP111366 • Found Oct 27, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 78%145 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as tentative name (Guillermo Lopez)
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP157759
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP157759 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Wilton, California - unidentified case UP16897
    John Doe — Wilton, California
    UP16897 • Found Apr 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 25–45 vs 47 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'8"
    Weight 85%151 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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