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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14118) and 5 other sources
In the early spring of 2007, a profound and lasting mystery began to unfold in Chicago, Illinois, with the disappearance of Jose Salinas. At 33 years old, he was last seen in the city on March 15th of that year. After that day, communication from him ceased, and he has not been seen or heard from by those who know him since. The specifics surrounding the moment he went missing are not widely available, leaving a painful void for those searching for answers. His case is complicated by the fact that three of his friends, Jaime Vazquez, Francisco Vasquez, and Alejandro Trevino, were also reported missing around the same time. Despite the passage of many years, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the silence has been an enduring source of anguish for his family and community.

At the time he vanished, Jose Salinas was described as a Hispanic/Latino or White/Caucasian male, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall. He had a heavier build, weighing between 220 and 235 pounds, with brown eyes and black, balding hair. He was known by the nickname 'Guero.' His appearance was distinguished by several tattoos, including the words 'Salinas' and 'Guero' on his chest, arms, and forearms. He also had a scar on his upper left chest and a piercing above his left eye. On the day he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a baby blue jogging suit, a red shirt, and white Nike sneakers. These details provide a snapshot of the man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind only memories and a collection of physical descriptors for investigators to follow.

The investigation into Jose Salinas's disappearance was opened by the Chicago Police Department, but the case has yielded few public developments over the years. His information was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP14118, a crucial step in ensuring his profile is accessible to law enforcement agencies nationwide. The circumstances of his disappearance, particularly the concurrent vanishing of his three friends, suggest a complex situation that has frustrated efforts to uncover what happened. This lack of resolution has left his case open and active for well over a decade. The overview of this case is one of enduring uncertainty; a man disappeared from a major American city, and despite the available details of his identity and the troubling context of his friends also going missing, the trail has remained cold, leaving a family without answers and a community with a lingering sense of loss.

Last Seen: Mar 15, 2007

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 — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%203 lb vs 220–235 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP139137
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139137 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 34%134 lb vs 220–235 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP6966
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP6966 • Found Apr 15, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 38–55 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 85%180 lb vs 220–235 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP13750 • Found Mar 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 45–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%216 lb vs 220–235 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP17083
John Doe — Illinois
UP17083 • Found Sep 1, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 21%123 lb vs 220–235 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Illinois
UP79964 • Found Mar 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 0%103 lb vs 220–235 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois - unidentified case UP54761
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
UP54761 • Found Dec 18, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 14%118 lb vs 220–235 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP51609
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP51609 • Found Jun 28, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Melrose Park, Illinois - unidentified case UP13582
John Doe — Melrose Park, Illinois
UP13582 • Found Aug 2, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — East Chicago, Indiana
UP15431 • Found Nov 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–34 vs 33
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"

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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