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 #1What were Jose's activities and movements after his discharge from Dominican Hospital?
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witness
Lead #2Did hospital staff or other patients have contact with Jose after his release?
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contact
Lead #3Has Jose attempted to contact family members or accessed any financial accounts 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 in contact with family since his discharge. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his activities and location following his hospital release.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any medical complications from COVID-19 that may have affected Jose's ability to seek help?
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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 date
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
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