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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57736)
Edwin Melgar Maldonado, a 17-year-old male, went missing on March 12, 2012, in McAllen, Texas. His case remains unsolved, with few details publicly available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. At the time of his disappearance, Edwin was recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where authorities and his family sought help from the community to locate him. Unfortunately, there have been no substantial leads in the case, and his whereabouts are still unknown.

Despite efforts by law enforcement and missing persons organizations, Edwin's case has not seen significant developments in the years since he vanished. His family and investigators continue to hope that someone might come forward with information that could provide answers. The Texas Department of Public Safety and other local agencies have maintained his profile in missing persons bulletins, encouraging anyone with information to submit tips to help in the search for Edwin.
Last Seen: Mar 12, 2012

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 100%109 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP93259
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP93259 • Found Jun 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 74%77 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP84194
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP84194 • Found Aug 17, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 67%74 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 86%117 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP12033 • Found Dec 10, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 13–20 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 28%140 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP50964
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP50964 • Found Aug 15, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 13–17 vs 17
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%4'7"–5'1" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'5"
Weight 0%205 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14011
John Doe — Texas
UP14011 • Found May 26, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'5"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP13473 • Found May 23, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'5"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP13438 • Found Nov 14, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 17
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'5"

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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