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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53530)
Cesar Sierra Caal, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on August 2, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. He is believed to have been a migrant attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico via an unknown location along the Rio Grande River. His disappearance, like many in the area, raises concerns about the dangers migrants face while crossing the border. Cesar is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'5" in height and weighing around 140 pounds, with black hair.

Despite efforts to locate him, Cesar's whereabouts remain unknown. His case remains open, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward. This case highlights the ongoing challenges of border-related disappearances, where migrants often face perilous conditions and limited visibility in official investigations.
Last Seen: Aug 2, 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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 77%109 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 16–29 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 59%192 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%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 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 13%74 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 67%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 81%112 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–150 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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