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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53533)
Juan Saminez Julajuj, an 18-year-old male, went missing on June 18, 2018, near Laredo, Texas. It is believed that he crossed the border from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, into Webb County, Texas, via an unknown location along the Rio Grande river. His disappearance is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), but details regarding the circumstances of his crossing or any leads on his whereabouts remain limited.

At the time he went missing, Saminez Julajuj was described as being 5'3" tall, weighing 115 pounds, with black hair. His case highlights the difficulties faced by many migrants who disappear along the U.S.-Mexico border, where vast, dangerous terrain and limited resources complicate search efforts.

Authorities continue to seek the public’s help in providing any information that may assist in locating him. His case remains open, and both local and national databases remain active in their efforts to resolve it.

Last Seen: Jun 18, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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 — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 19–29 vs 18
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'5"
77%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP93259
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP93259 • Found Jun 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 51%77 lb vs 115–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
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 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 44%74 lb vs 115–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 42%167 lb vs 115–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%115 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 0%205 lb vs 115–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP82407 • Found Dec 18, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'11" vs 5'3"–5'5"
75%Possible
John Doe — La Joya, Texas
UP75426 • Found Oct 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 0%40 lb vs 115–125 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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