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ALBERTO ZAVALA Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fontana, California on Sep 22, 2020

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Victim Details

Aug 14, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

ALBERTO

ZAVALA

52

46

68 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 22, 2020

Fontana

California

San Bernardino County

No

127532

Fontana Police Department

Fontana

California

San Bernardino County

92335

Lauren Baker

Detective, Missing Persons

17005 Upland Ave, California

9093507740

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fontana.org/112/Police-Department

200012096

Fontana Police Department

2965

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106993) and 2 other sources
Alberto Lira Zavala, a 46-year-old man from Fontana, California, was last seen by his family between September 19 and September 22, 2020, in the vicinity of Palmetto Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Zavala, who did not own a vehicle or a cellular phone at the time, has not been heard from since. His disappearance has left investigators with few leads, and the details surrounding his case remain unclear.

Zavala is described as 5'8", weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has several distinctive tattoos, including the name "Isaac" on his chest, his last name "Zavala" across his back, and a woman’s face with the words "My Queen" on his left shoulder. Despite ongoing efforts, there have been no significant developments in his case.

The Fontana Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance and urges anyone with information to contact them.
Last Seen: Sep 22, 2020

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  • Alberto Lira Zavala | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Alberto Lira Zavala – The Charley Project

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    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 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 25%100 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 66%115–125 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%179 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    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 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 96%135–150 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    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 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 61%122 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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