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Decomposed Body Found in San Jose Truck With Possible Link to Missing Man as Foul Play Suspected

Detectives treat the case as possible foul play pending identification by the medical examiner.

Overview

  • Officers responding to a suspicious-circumstances call found a severely decomposed body in a parked two-door Nissan Frontier near Francis Drive and McKee Road in East San Jose on March 21.
  • The Santa Clara County medical examiner has the remains, which have not been identified because of advanced decomposition.
  • Police say the truck is registered to 40-year-old Aldama Refugio Jr. of San Jose, who was reported missing after he was last seen in early 2026.
  • Investigators believe foul play may be involved and have secured the red two-door Nissan Frontier as evidence in the case.
  • Detectives ask anyone who saw Refugio or the red pickup, or who has information, to contact Detective Sgt. Taylor or Detective Van Brande at 408-504-1326 or by email.