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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12195)
Francisco Quinones, a 48-year-old man, was last seen on February 21, 1997, in San Diego, California. He was reportedly traveling with his friend, Rolando Cabreros, with the intention of purchasing a car. The two men contacted Cabreros' wife, stating they were on their way back home, but neither of them has been heard from since. Both men vanished under mysterious circumstances, and their disappearance has remained unsolved.

Francisco Quinones was 5'6", weighed around 150 pounds, and had black hair at the time of his disappearance. Authorities have continued to seek information regarding their case, but despite ongoing investigations, no new leads have emerged. Their disappearances are listed with NamUs, and the case remains open as officials hope for any clues that could provide answers to this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Feb 21, 1997

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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 — San Diego, California
UP2661 • Found Jan 30, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 97%133 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%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 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Alpine, California - unidentified case UP2899
John Doe — Alpine, California
UP2899 • Found Feb 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Pacoima, California
UP3436 • Found Oct 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 48
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 69%130 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP130453
John Doe — Dulzura, California
UP130453 • Found Sep 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%122 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Jacumba, California
UP59557 • Found Sep 29, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56674 • Found Oct 17, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'6"
80%Moderate
John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 81%179 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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