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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53498)
Cesario Campos Davila, a 55-year-old man, was reported missing on July 2, 2018, after being last seen in McAllen, Texas. According to reports, Davila was part of a group being smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border when he encountered severe difficulties. During the journey, Davila fainted, and as a result, his human smuggler left him behind. His exact location at the time he was abandoned remains unclear, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

Davila's case highlights the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the border under perilous conditions, often depending on smugglers who may not provide adequate support if complications arise. At the time of his disappearance, Davila was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet tall, weighing around 140 pounds, with black hair. Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).

Authorities are still seeking information that might lead to his discovery, and his case remains open for public tips and contributions. His disappearance is part of a broader pattern of missing persons associated with border crossings, where individuals often face extreme weather conditions, dehydration, and the potential abandonment by those they rely on for guidance and safety.

Last Seen: Jul 2, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 80%112 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 140 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP69844
John Doe — Texas
UP69844 • Found Jan 8, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 29–53 vs 55
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP81111 • Found Oct 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 94%122 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82071
John Doe — Texas
UP82071 • Found Jun 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 30–51 vs 55
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'0"–6'0"

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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