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Francisco Cajtunaj Tzep Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laredo, Texas on Sep 27, 2018

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Victim Details

Nov 19, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Francisco

Cajtunaj Tzep

34

26

65 inches

66 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Sep 27, 2018

Laredo

Texas

Webb County

No

41894

Consulado de Guatemala

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

78501

Cristy Andrino

Consul

705 S. Broadway Street, Texas

9564293413

Other

Other

77-N109-2018

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53537)
Francisco Cajtunaj Tzep, a 26-year-old migrant, was last seen on September 27, 2018. He is believed to have crossed from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, into Laredo, Texas, via an unknown location along the Rio Grande River. This region is commonly traversed by migrants, and his disappearance occurred during an attempt to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. After that date, no further information about his whereabouts has surfaced.

Authorities, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, have listed Cajtunaj Tzep's case as unresolved, and they continue to encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. His case remains part of the broader search for missing individuals in Texas, especially in areas known for border crossings. His family and local authorities continue to search for answers, hoping to bring closure to his case.
Last Seen: Sep 27, 2018

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
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 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
John Doe — Texas
UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Brackettville, Texas
UP93228 • Found Apr 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 30–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 68%137 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 80%192 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
77%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 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
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 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'5"–5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP137930 • Found Dec 21, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 51%109 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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