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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52388) and 7 other sources
Rogelio Escobar, a 65-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was last seen on August 26, 2018, at his home on Prudence Drive. His disappearance triggered alarm among family members, especially when his 61-year-old sister, Dina Escobar, went searching for him on August 28 and also vanished. Dina's van was later discovered abandoned and burned on a beach near Galveston, but there was no sign of either sibling initially.

Tragically, it was later revealed that their nephew, Ramon Escobar, was responsible for both of their deaths. Ramon had been living with Rogelio and confessed to murdering his uncle during a dispute, using a police baton to kill him. He subsequently killed Dina when she attempted to locate her brother, hiding in her van and strangling her. Their bodies were found in a landfill. Ramon later fled to California, where he was arrested and charged with additional murders during a violent spree that targeted homeless individuals. He was eventually sentenced to life without parole for the murders of Rogelio and Dina, along with other killings.
Last Seen: Aug 26, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Dallas, Texas
UP95339 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 95%146 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142645
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142645 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%140 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%113 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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