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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7097) and 2 other sources
Jose Manuel Gonzalez-Garcia, aged 34, was last seen on March 24, 1993, in Orlando, Florida. Originally from Houston, Texas, Gonzalez-Garcia had traveled to Orlando and was supposed to return to Houston via a rental car. He was last seen at the Orlando International Airport's rental car agency, but he never made it back home. Days later, on March 31, 1993, the rental car was found abandoned, stripped, and burned in Pensacola, Florida. Foul play is strongly suspected in his disappearance.

Gonzalez-Garcia is described as a biracial man, of White and Hispanic descent, standing 5'6" and weighing approximately 145 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and a distinctive scar on his right hand. Despite extensive investigations by the Orlando Police Department, his case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to a resolution. His missing person's profile has been featured on multiple platforms, including NamUs and the Doe Network.
Last Seen: Mar 24, 1993

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Charlotte, North Carolina - unidentified case UP149533
John Doe — Charlotte, North Carolina
UP149533 • Found Nov 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 32%460 mi away
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 52%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 80%116 lb vs 145 lb
Name: remains tentatively named Jose Garcia
83%Moderate
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP2299
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP2299 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%130 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1120
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida
UP1120 • Found Oct 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 145 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
UP535 • Found Feb 26, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ocala, Florida - unidentified case UP2911
John Doe — Ocala, Florida
UP2911 • Found Dec 30, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 145 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida - unidentified case UP1027
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
UP1027 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Ft Piere, Florida
UP1122 • Found May 6, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Jacksonville, Florida - unidentified case UP1127
John Doe — Jacksonville, Florida
UP1127 • Found Nov 18, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Apopka, Florida
UP540 • Found Dec 19, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"

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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