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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58619) and 2 other sources
Bernabe "Benny" Turrubiartes, a 46-year-old man, was last seen on September 5, 2018, in the 2300 block of Runnels Street in Houston, Texas. On the day he disappeared, Turrubiartes was wearing a red t-shirt, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, and white shoes. He is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo on his left arm with the name "Benny." He also had a chipped front tooth. Turrubiartes was known to frequent areas near his residence, but after this date, his family and friends lost all contact with him.

Search efforts were launched by organizations like Texas EquuSearch and the Houston Police Department, yet no significant clues have been uncovered. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and despite public appeals for information, he has not been found. Investigators continue to seek any details that might help locate him, though the case remains unsolved as of now. His family remains hopeful for answers, continuing to push for any leads in this perplexing case.
Last Seen: Sep 5, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP86312 • Found Sep 3, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP108680 • Found Sep 1, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'4"
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP103957 • Found May 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'4"
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 99%125 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP103780
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP103780 • Found Jul 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 40–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 52%227 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP60036 • Found Aug 28, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 50–70 vs 46
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 40%90 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 70%Est. 58–72 vs 46 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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