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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50860)
Yanin Leiva, a 29-year-old man, was last seen on June 5, 2018, in Falfurrias, Texas. His disappearance has garnered attention due to its connection to the region's ongoing issues with missing persons, particularly among migrants. Falfurrias, located near the U.S.-Mexico border, is a known area where individuals, often migrants attempting to cross into the U.S., face extreme dangers such as dehydration and heat exhaustion. This region has seen numerous cases where people vanish while trying to avoid border checkpoints.

Leiva’s case, like many others in the area, remains unsolved, and there is limited information available about the specific circumstances of his disappearance. Efforts to find him are ongoing, with law enforcement and local organizations involved in tracking missing persons, particularly in such high-risk areas. As with other cases from Falfurrias, the possibility of Leiva encountering difficult or life-threatening conditions during his journey remains a concern.

The Texas Department of Public Safety and organizations like the South Texas Human Rights Center continue to appeal for any information that could help locate Leiva. Community involvement is critical in such cases, as the region sees a high number of disappearances, often linked to the dangerous conditions that migrants face.

Last Seen: Jun 5, 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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP71495 • Found Jan 5, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP69844
John Doe — Texas
UP69844 • Found Jan 8, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 29–53 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
75%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 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
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 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP101771 • Found May 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen

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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