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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP146369)
Ricardo Hernandez, age 50, was reported missing on November 1, 2024, from an unspecified location in California. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System his case is officially listed under ID #MP146369. The database entry confirms his last known contact date but provides limited details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, physical description, or investigative progress.

The California Department of Justice maintains a searchable database of missing persons, which includes Hernandez’s case among thousands of others reported statewide. The system is designed to assist law enforcement and the public in locating missing individuals through comparisons of physical characteristics, fingerprints, and dental records. It also supports DNA matching efforts between unidentified remains and samples provided by relatives of missing persons.

Despite being listed in official registries, there is currently no publicly available information indicating whether Hernandez’s disappearance involved suspicious circumstances, foul play, or voluntary absence. His case has not received widespread media coverage, and no updates have been released regarding search efforts, leads, or recovery status. The lack of detailed reporting suggests that the investigation may still be in early stages or that authorities are withholding information to protect the integrity of the case.

Anyone with information about Ricardo Hernandez’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the California Department of Justice Missing Persons Hotline at 1-800-222-FIND. The case remains open, and public assistance could be vital in resolving it.

Last Seen: Nov 1, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 50
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–207 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 150–207 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP136969
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP136969 • Found Dec 28, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–85 vs 50
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%207 lb vs 150–207 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Emilio Hernandez)
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
John Doe — Sylmar, California
UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 150–207 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP153305
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP153305 • Found Oct 30, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 55–90 vs 50
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 150–207 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP142665 • Found Feb 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%127 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 90%123 lb vs 150–207 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137553 • Found Jan 16, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 50
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Hair 40%Brown vs Bald
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163053 • Found Jun 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Hair 40%Brown vs Bald

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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