Name: Joseph Isabel Rincon
Nickname/Alias: Woody, Joe
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: August 3, 1995
Location Last Seen: Covina, Los Angeles County, California
Date of Birth: March 19, 1958
Age: 37 years old
Race: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Cross tattoo with the name "Mary" on inner right elbow; tattoo with the word "Woody" on upper right arm
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Joseph Rincon was confronted by his apartment manager on August 3, 1995 about the overdue rent for the month of August. It is unknown what was said during this conversation but it was the last time Joseph was seen.
On August 14, 1995, Joseph's sister went to his apartment to check on him since she had not heard from him. He was not there and the interior of the apartment did not show any signs of a struggle or anything unusual.
Joseph was allegedly last seen two years after he was reported missing in Downtown Los Angeles in the area of 3rd and Hill Street.
He may be in need of medical attention.
Agency Name: Covina Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective John McLean
Agency Phone Number: 626-331-3391
Agency E-Mail: covinapd@covinaca.gov
Agency Case Number: 95-5321
NamUs Case Number: MP66252
Added: 10/06/2022; Last Updated: 07/09/2024 - By: mc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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