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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contact
Lead #1Why has Jose not contacted family since hospital discharge on November 5, 2022?
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location
Lead #2Where did Jose go after being released from Dominican Hospital?
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person
Lead #3Did hospital staff document Jose's discharge condition and destination?
Jose Duenes, a 70-year-old Hispanic male, was last heard from on November 5, 2022, when he told his sister he had COVID-19 and was going to Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California. He was released from the hospital but has not been in contact with family since his discharge. His whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities are seeking information about his location and condition.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Jose leaving the hospital or in the days following his discharge?
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Source Narrative
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
Jose's sister last heard from him when he stated he had COVID-19 and was going to Dominican Hospital
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2022-11-05
Hospital Discharge
Jose was released from Dominican Hospital; no contact since discharge
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 2022
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 2022
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous