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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53535) and 1 other source
Jose Ramos López, a 21-year-old male, went missing on June 14, 2018, after he was believed to have crossed from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, into Laredo, Texas. His last known location was along the Rio Grande River, but the exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Jose was of Hispanic descent, standing 5'2" tall and weighing approximately 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The case has drawn attention due to the lack of substantial leads, and his disappearance is part of a larger pattern of missing persons in border areas. Investigators have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. Despite efforts by local and national authorities, there have been no major developments in his case.

Like many unresolved cases in Laredo, Jose's disappearance highlights the challenges faced in solving cross-border missing person incidents. Law enforcement agencies continue to work with limited information, hoping that new leads will emerge to provide answers for his family.

Last Seen: Jun 14, 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 — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 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 5'2"–5'4"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'2"–5'4"
77%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 71%167 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%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 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 37%77 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 25–38 vs 21 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 5'2"–5'4"
76%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 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 30%74 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
John Doe — Texas
UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 24–37 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
76%Possible
John Doe — Three Rivers, Texas - unidentified case UP72476
John Doe — Three Rivers, Texas
UP72476 • Found Sep 11, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%4'8"–5'0" vs 5'2"–5'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 95%109 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP85709 • Found Oct 20, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 24–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"

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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