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Ariel Montes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Grass Valley, California on Oct 10, 2019

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Victim Details

Dec 16, 2020

Oct 31, 2022

Ariel

Montes

56

49

68 inches

132 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 10, 2019

Grass Valley

California

Nevada County

95945

No

96938

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Nevada City

California

Nevada County

95959

950 Maidu Avenue, California

5302651471

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/150/Sheriff-Coroner-Public-Administrator

12001814

Jun 30, 2020

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP76506) and 3 other sources
Ariel Montes, a 49-year-old man from Grass Valley, California, was last seen on October 10, 2019. His sudden disappearance remains a mystery, and there has been no significant progress in locating him since that day. Montes' case has been registered with NAMUS, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, indicating the seriousness of the investigation. Despite efforts from both his family and law enforcement, including public appeals for information, no leads have emerged.

The California Department of Justice has also listed him as a missing person, and the Grass Valley community continues to be involved in raising awareness about his disappearance. As with many cases, authorities rely on any potential tips from the public, urging anyone with information, no matter how minor, to come forward to help bring closure to his loved ones.

The case remains unresolved, with those close to Ariel Montes hoping that increased public attention will generate new leads in the investigation.
Last Seen: Oct 10, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP76506 | NamUs
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHub

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%161–170 lb vs 132 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 132 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Manteca, California
    UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 59%170 lb vs 132 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP79659
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP79659 • Found Mar 27, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%129 lb vs 132 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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.

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

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