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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3009) and 3 other sources
Gaudencio Malagon, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on July 3, 1989, in Sanford, Florida. He was reported missing by his wife after he stated his intentions to travel to Mexico, his country of origin, but never crossed the border or reached his destination. Malagon, at the time of his disappearance, was described as 5'6" tall, weighing 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He also had a distinctive scar near his left eyebrow.

The case has remained unsolved for decades, with no concrete evidence emerging about his whereabouts. Activity checks conducted by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office have yielded no new leads, and the circumstances around his disappearance remain unclear. Authorities continue to list Malagon as an endangered missing person, with ongoing efforts to seek information that could provide closure to his family.
Last Seen: Jul 3, 1989

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.

82%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Dover, Florida - unidentified case UP178
John Doe — Dover, Florida
UP178 • Found Mar 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%149 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%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 92%Est. 30–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 135 lb
78%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Ft Piere, Florida
UP1122 • Found May 6, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 92%154 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP576
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP576 • Found Mar 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 97%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP79499 • Found Nov 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP1165 • Found Mar 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%154 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1173 • Found Jun 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 47%180 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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