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Miguel Ruiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cotulla, Texas on Sep 3, 2015

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Victim Details

Dec 5, 2019

Jun 3, 2020

Miguel

Ruiz

37

26

68 inches

210 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 3, 2015

Cotulla

Texas

La Salle County

78001

No

67956

La Salle County Sheriff's Office

Cotulla

Texas

La Salle County

78014

Homar Olivarez

Investigator

101 Courthouse Square, Texas

8308793044

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.lasallecountysheriff.com/

2015095094

La Salle County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP62281) and 4 other sources
Miguel Ruiz, a 26-year-old male, was last seen on September 3, 2015, in Cotulla, Texas. He has been missing ever since, with few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance. At the time of his disappearance, Miguel was described as being 5'8" tall, weighing around 210 pounds, with black hair. The nature of his disappearance has not been fully explained, and the case remains open.

Authorities and organizations, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, are continuing efforts to find any information that could lead to his whereabouts. If anyone has any information, they are encouraged to contact local law enforcement or use resources such as NamUs to submit a tip.
Last Seen: Sep 3, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP62281 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Patricia Perez Obituary - Cotulla, Texas - Legacy.com
  • December - the Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Patricia Perez Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP51234
    John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
    UP51234 • Found Jan 5, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP137915 • Found Oct 3, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP137930 • Found Dec 21, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP82421 • Found May 27, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP52606 • Found May 25, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brackettville, Texas
    UP93228 • Found Apr 23, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 82%140–170 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'8"

    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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