Left and Center: Jose, circa 1981;
Right: Age-progression to age 47 (circa 2012)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
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. Jose may have a mustache. He has a brown birthmark on his left cheek and deep facial dimples. His nickname is Che. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black t-shirt with a zodiac sign printed on it, gray corduroy pants and gray sneakers.
Details of Disappearance
Jose 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. Jose never arrived as scheduled and has not been heard from again.Two suspects, Luis Pete Gagliasso and Manuel Sanchez Jr., were charged with Jose's murder in 1989. The men were both in their teens when Jose disappeared. The suspects were never brought to trial, however, and Jose has never been located.
At the time of his disappearance, Jose was a student at Franklin High School in Stockton. He played the cornet and wanted the join the school's jazz band. Foul play is suspected in his case due to the circumstances involved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 16, 2013; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department
209-468-4425
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Kids Foundation
California Attorney General's Office
IBM: Missing Children
The Modesto Bee
The Sacramento Bee