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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100117) and 5 other sources
Efrain Garcia Cordero, a 48-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on May 3, 1992, in Anaheim, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5'5" tall, weighed 145 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear, but it is suspected that he may have been traveling to Jalisco, Mexico. Family members reported that he never arrived at his destination, and no further information has surfaced about his whereabouts since.

The case has remained unsolved for over three decades, with few leads and minimal details available. Investigators have Cordero's dental records on file, but DNA and fingerprint information are not available. His case is currently being handled by the Anaheim Police Department, and it is listed in national databases such as NamUs. Despite the passage of time, Cordero's case remains open, and any new information could potentially provide leads in this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: May 3, 1992

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10665 • Found Feb 26, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Canoga Park, California - unidentified case UP10664
John Doe — Canoga Park, California
UP10664 • Found Jan 14, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%115–135 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3485
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3485 • Found Dec 5, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 49–59 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Baldwin Park, California - unidentified case UP3609
John Doe — Baldwin Park, California
UP3609 • Found May 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3144
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3144 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Pacoima, California
UP3436 • Found Oct 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 90%167 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3624
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3624 • Found Dec 27, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 95%163 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown 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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