Case Lookup

Unidentified

#158534

UP158534

Sex

Male

Age

—

Race

Uncertain

Height

5′ 3″

Weight

130 lbs

Date Found

May 3, 2026

Location

Los Angeles, California

Condition

Not recognizable - Charred/burned

Media

No media attached to this case.

Matches

(10 ranked)

Hide Matches

LOW

Missing

#157581

Chang Cho

📍 ~18 mi

⏱ 37 days elapsed

✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 15 lbs)

LOW

Missing

#154755

Nyziah Perry

📍 ~338 mi

⏱ 93 days elapsed

✓
Heights within 2 in (diff: 2 in)
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 0 lbs)

LOW

Missing

#155355

Eric Romaine

📍 ~2,178 mi

⏱ 81 days elapsed

✓
Race/ethnicity matches
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 10 lbs)

LOW

Missing

#154989

Randall Howard

📍 ~2,178 mi

⏱ 94 days elapsed

✓
Heights within 2 in (diff: 1 in)
✓
Race/ethnicity matches

LOW

Missing

#157707

Jadyn Smith

📍 ~2,178 mi

⏱ 16 days elapsed

✓
Race/ethnicity matches
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 0 lbs)

LOW

Missing

#157921

Jonathan Diaz Nieves

📍 ~2,202 mi

⏱ 10 days elapsed

✓
Exact height match
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 15 lbs)

LOW

Missing

#157818

Miles Scheck

📍 ~1,393 mi

⏱ 57 days elapsed

✓
Exact height match
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 15 lbs)

LOW

Missing

#157480

Leonord Colon

📍 ~2,211 mi

⏱ 24 days elapsed

✓
Race/ethnicity matches

LOW

Missing

#157774

Carlos Gallegos

📍 ~1,382 mi

⏱ 97 days elapsed

✓
Exact height match
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 0 lbs)

Weak SignalHIGH Data Reliability

Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.

This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.

Geographic Analysis

⚠

Significant distance

Cases are approximately 1,382 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.

Timeline Analysis

Timeline is plausible

Remains were discovered 14 weeks after the disappearance. Decomposing remains suggest days to weeks since death. This interval is at the outer range typical for decomposing remains.

Physical Analysis

Partial physical consistency

Only 2 of 4 comparable attributes align. Consistent: height, weight. Inconsistent: hair color, eye color.

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Missing Person

Houston, Texas

Jan 26, 2026

Unidentified Remains

Los Angeles, California

May 3, 2026

1,382 miles apart

Notable Concerns

⚠Race/ethnicity does not match

Base Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

Uncertain

Age

—

Height

5′ 3″

Weight

130 lbs

Hair

Unknown

Eyes

Unknown

Clothing

Pants - "Goodfellow & Co" size 33Wx30L

Condition

Not recognizable - Charred/burned

Timeline

Date Found

May 3, 2026

Locations

Found

Los Angeles, California

Narrative

Security guards noted a fire in a transient encampment and called 911. Fire personnel responded, extinguished the fire, and found the decedent obviously dead at scene. The decedent sustained extensive fire injuries and cannot be visually identified. His possible name is "Jose Luis".

Matched Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

Age

Height

5′ 3″

Weight

130 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

Clothing

Black hoodie and black sweatpants.

Timeline

Last Seen

Jan 26, 2026

Reported

Jan 27, 2026

Locations

Last Seen

Houston, Texas

Narrative

Last contact with Carlos was on 1/26/2026.

Analysis Breakdown

2 consistent

5 inconsistent

✕ Close Match Details

LOW

Missing

#155705

Justin Ward

📍 ~2,180 mi

⏱ 72 days elapsed

✓
Exact height match
✓
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 14 lbs)