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Ronald Gomes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 8, 1989

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Victim Details

Apr 11, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Ronald

Gomes

92

55

69 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 8, 1989

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90037

No

124464

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

891234286

Oct 8, 1989

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

3599

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102326) and 4 other sources
Ronald Gomes, 55, was last seen on October 8, 1989, at his residence in Los Angeles, California. He was living in a board-and-care facility at the time and did not return after leaving that day. Gomes had a cognitive disability, functioning at the mental level of a 10 to 12-year-old, and also suffered from speech problems. He is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'9" and weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has a distinctive eight-inch scar on his abdomen.

Despite the efforts of investigators, no significant leads have emerged, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and the Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information. The circumstances of his disappearance are unclear, and his family continues to search for answers.
Last Seen: Oct 8, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • 709DMCA - Ronald Gomes - Doe Network
  • Ronald Gomes | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Ronald Gomes - The Charley Project
  • Private Investigations for the Missing's post - Facebook

    • 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 — Los Angeles, California
    UP10665 • Found Feb 26, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3909
    John Doe — California
    UP3909 • Found Apr 28, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 55
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 54%170 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 74%160 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%130–155 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 83%154 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3092
    John Doe — California
    UP3092 • Found Feb 27, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 53–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 62%166 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3413 • Found Jun 4, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP3615
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP3615 • Found Apr 12, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 37%178 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 43%175–190 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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