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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9039) and 2 other sources
Adolfo Walter Ortega-Hussong, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on February 16, 1994, near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Ysidro, California. He was heading to Ensenada, Mexico, for business but it is unclear if he ever arrived. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing blue jeans and a gray sweatshirt. He is described as a Hispanic male, standing 6 feet tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He also has a small scar on his left cheek.

Ortega-Hussong's wife dropped him off at the border, and after not hearing from him, she reported his disappearance. She believes foul play may have been involved. Both U.S. and Mexican authorities investigated, but no significant leads emerged. His case remains unsolved and is classified as endangered missing.

The San Diego Police Department continues to seek information that may help resolve the case.

Last Seen: Feb 16, 1994

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Black vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP57384 • Found Dec 6, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'10"
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP58361 • Found Mar 23, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California - unidentified case UP58629
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP58629 • Found Jun 17, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 40 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 89%196 lb vs 170 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 170 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Alpine, California
UP57042 • Found Jan 21, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP57048 • Found Oct 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 28–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP57073 • Found Mar 28, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Imperial Beach, California
UP58166 • Found Mar 13, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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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