Jose Esauro Dominguez

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Left and Center: Dominguez, circa 1981;
Right: Age-progression at age 37 (circa 2002)

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Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: August 2, 1981 from Stockton, California
  • Classification: Non-Family Abduction
  • Date Of Birth: July 16, 1965
  • Age: 16 years old
  • Height and Weight: 5'4, 116 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Dominguez may have a moustache. He has a brown birthmark on his left cheek. Dominguez has deep facial dimples.
  • Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black t-shirt with a zodiac sign printed on it, gray corduroy pants and gray sneakers.
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    Details of Disappearance

    Dominguez was last seen leaving his family's residence in Stockton, California on August 2, 1981 at approximately 4:00 p.m. He told his parents that he was walking down the street from their home and would return in about two hours. Dominguez never arrived as scheduled and has not been heard from again.

    Two suspects, Luis Pete Gagliasso and Manuel Sanchez Jr., were charged with Dominguez's murder in 1989. The men were both in their teens when Dominguez disappeared. The suspects were never brought to trial, however, and Dominguez has never been located. Foul play is suspected in his case due to the circumstances involved.

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    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department
    209-468-4425

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    Source Information
    The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
    Kids Foundation
    California Attorney General's Office
    IBM: Missing Children
    The Modesto Bee

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    Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.

    Last updated October 20, 2009; details of disappearance updated.

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