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 #1What were the exact circumstances of Jose's hospital discharge on November 5, 2022?
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witness
Lead #2Did hospital staff or anyone else see Jose after his release?
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clue
Lead #3Has Jose attempted to contact family, access bank accounts, or use his phone since November 5, 2022?
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 contacted since, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Jose's location or welfare is urged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department.
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location
Lead #4Are there known friends, relatives, or locations Jose frequented that should be checked?
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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
Released from hospital
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