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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59761) and 7 other sources
Brian Lee Wentz, a 32-year-old male, was last seen on August 11, 2001, in Corpus Christi, Texas. On the day of his disappearance, Brian left early in the morning with an unidentified man and has not been heard from since. The circumstances surrounding his case remain unclear, but authorities have indicated that foul play is a possibility, although specific details are limited.

Wentz is described as a white male, standing 5'11" tall and weighing around 235 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He had black hair, blue eyes, and several distinctive tattoos, including a motorcycle with a lady on his abdomen, the word "Wentz" in Old English on his lower back, and the name "Wood" on his upper left arm. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.

Despite extensive searches and investigations, no major leads have surfaced, and Wentz's case remains unsolved. His family continues to seek answers, while authorities ask anyone with information to come forward. The Texas Department of Public Safety remains the primary investigating agency for this case.

Last Seen: Aug 11, 2001

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3231 • Found Apr 16, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–34 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%128 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%225 lb vs 230–235 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP5048 • Found Sep 25, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%133 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 77%180 lb vs 230–235 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3229 • Found Jun 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Weight 100%237 lb vs 230–235 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3235 • Found Mar 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–32 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%212 lb vs 230–235 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3267 • Found Apr 8, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 94%200 lb vs 230–235 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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.