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Juan Mendez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Unknown, California on Oct 11, 2001

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Victim Details

Apr 28, 2020

Dec 22, 2020

Juan

Mendez

50

25

64 inches

145 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 11, 2001

Unknown

California

San Joaquin County

No

96958

San Joaquin County Sheriff- Cold Case Unit

French Camp

California

San Joaquin County

95231

7000 Michael Canlis Boulevard, California

2094685087

County

Law Enforcement

01-23413

San Joaquin County Sheriff- Cold Case Unit

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68629) and 4 other sources
Juan Mendez, a 25-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on October 11, 2001, in San Joaquin County, California. At the time of his disappearance, Mendez was described as being 5'4" tall, weighing around 145 pounds, with black hair. Despite the passage of time, little information has surfaced regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and authorities continue to seek any leads that could shed light on his case. Mendez's case remains unsolved, and efforts to locate him are ongoing.

If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact local authorities to assist in the investigation.
Last Seen: Oct 11, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP68629 - Office of Justice Programs
  • My Dad Died on 9/11 and His Body Was Never Found—Here's How ...
  • Juan Mendez Lafuente (1940-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Westley, California
    UP11031 • Found Jun 15, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 145 lb
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Manteca, California
    UP116767 • Found Feb 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 145 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 50–70 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 86%110–120 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Iselton, California
    UP2365 • Found Feb 18, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 25
    Race 60%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 13%79 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 87%121 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Patterson, California
    UP58416 • Found May 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Wilton, California - unidentified case UP16897
    John Doe — Wilton, California
    UP16897 • Found Apr 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Salinas, California
    UP131069 • Found Mar 20, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    Weight 81%117 lb vs 145 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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