The person at the center of this case
Jose Duenes
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2022
Missing Person: Jose Duenes
Justice for Jose Duenes — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Where was Jose after his release from Dominican Hospital on November 5, 2022?
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witness
Lead #2Did hospital staff or other patients have contact with Jose or observe his condition at discharge?
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contact
Lead #3Has anyone seen or heard from Jose since November 5, 2022?
Jose Duenes, a 70-year-old man, was last heard from on November 5, 2022, in Santa Cruz, California, when he told his sister he had COVID-19 and was going to Dominican Hospital. He was released from the hospital but has not been seen or heard from since, leaving his whereabouts and circumstances unknown. Anyone with information about Jose's location or activities after his hospital discharge is urged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department.
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clue
Lead #4What were the circumstances of his hospital discharge and his intended destination?
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NamUs case MP131757. Missing person: Jose Duenes.
Last known contact: 2022-11-05 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Jose's sister last heard from him on 11/5/22.
At that time, Jose stated he had Covid-19 and was going to Dominican Hospital. Jose was released from hospital and has not been heard from since.
Demographics: 70 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 300 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Santa Cruz Police Department | 23S-04108 | 2023-07-20.
Timeline of Events
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2022-11-05
Last contact with sister
Jose told his sister he had COVID-19 and was going to Dominican Hospital
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2022-11-05
Last known contact
Jose was released from Dominican Hospital and has not been heard from since
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 2022
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 2022
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous