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Summary based on 1 source
On a crisp autumn day in 2009, a family's life was unalterably changed. On October 5, 2009, 34-year-old Hector Madrid Guardado was last seen in South San Francisco, California. A Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair, Hector was a man in the prime of his life. Standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, he was a noticeable presence to those who knew and loved him. His appearance was distinguished by a goatee and a tattoo on his left arm bearing "SSF/Guardado." He was also known to wear contact lenses. Also known as Hector Madrid, his disappearance prompted a report to be filed with the South San Francisco Police Department.

The circumstances surrounding Hector's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with few public details available to cast light on what might have happened. The lack of information has left a void for his family and community, a space filled with unanswered questions and lingering concerns. The official records from the California Department of Justice note his last known location and the date he went missing, but the narrative of his last known moments has not been publicly shared. The investigation, under the authority of the South San Francisco Police Department with case number 097319, has been ongoing, but details of any leads or persons of interest have not been released to the public.

The years since Hector Madrid Guardado's disappearance have been marked by a painful silence for those who await news of his whereabouts. With no new information available in the public domain, the case has grown cold, a collection of facts on a missing person's poster. The investigation remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, leaving a family to grapple with the ambiguity of their loved one's fate. The hope for answers and for Hector's safe return endures, a constant in the lives of those who continue to miss him.

Last Seen: Oct 5, 2009

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 170 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 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
John Doe — North Hills, California
UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%135–150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 79%135 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
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 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Thermal, California - unidentified case UP109337
John Doe — Thermal, California
UP109337 • Found Sep 11, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 46%113 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 85%200–250 lb vs 170 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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