Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97718) and 1 other source
In the spring of 1990, a young man named Jesus Cardenas-Mendoza vanished from Las Vegas, Nevada, leaving behind a void of information and a case that would grow cold with the passing of decades. On March 16, 1990, the 22-year-old was last seen in the city. Following that day, he was never heard from again. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, with very few details available to the public or to the authorities who would eventually take on his case. His disappearance marked the beginning of a long and unanswered question for his family and investigators.

At the time he went missing, Jesus was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at 5'7' and weighed approximately 150 pounds. His case is classified as a missing person investigation and is handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a silent file among the many unsolved missing person cases in the city. The lack of available details has made the investigation particularly challenging, leaving a narrative with many more questions than answers.

The case of Jesus Cardenas-Mendoza is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace. With no significant leads or new information emerging over the years, his disappearance has become a cold case. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues to list him among their unsolved cases, hoping that one day a new piece of information might surface and shed light on what happened to him after he was last seen on that March day in 1990. The overview of his case is one of profound uncertainty, a story that unfortunately lacks a conclusion, leaving only the enduring hope for resolution.

Last Seen: Mar 16, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Solana Beach, California
UP101266 • Found Apr 29, 1990
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 50%248 mi away
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP59576 • Found Mar 27, 1991
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 48%271 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP3736
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP3736 • Found May 15, 1993
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 52%227 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3857
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3857 • Found May 30, 1991
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 51%236 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Santa Fe, California - unidentified case UP59833
John Doe — Rancho Santa Fe, California
UP59833 • Found Mar 9, 1992
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 51%239 mi away
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%128 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP59717
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP59717 • Found May 11, 1991
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 49%262 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — North Las Vegas, Nevada
UP274 • Found Aug 11, 1995
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP116225 • Found Apr 4, 1995
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 49%265 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California - unidentified case UP3480
John Doe — East Rancho Dominguez, California
UP3480 • Found Jan 19, 1997
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 52%230 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%222 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 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.

Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.