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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58000)
Luis Murillo Gonzales, a 29-year-old man, went missing on April 9, 2016, while traveling near Falfurrias, Texas. On the night of his disappearance, Luis was part of a group of ten people traveling on foot near Encino, Texas. He contacted his family to inform them of his situation, but the last communication they received from him was alarming. By April 12, members of his group reported to his family that Luis had been unable to continue walking due to exhaustion. He was left behind with only a water bottle and a cellphone.

The group had encountered Border Patrol multiple times but managed to avoid detention. However, Luis was too fatigued to continue, and that was the last time anyone heard from him. His family and authorities have since been searching for him, but his case remains unsolved. His disappearance is one of many in the region, where the terrain and extreme conditions make it dangerous for individuals traveling on foot. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to help provide closure to his family.
Last Seen: Apr 9, 2016

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP15462 • Found Mar 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP71495 • Found Jan 5, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 52%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82769
John Doe — Texas
UP82769 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–6'1" vs 6'4"

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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