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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50684) and 1 other source
Salvador Silas-Hernandez, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on May 26 or May 27, 2018, in Brooks County, Texas, near Falfurrias. He was reported missing after he was last known to be in this region, which is often associated with dangerous border crossings due to its harsh terrain and proximity to the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint. Very little information has surfaced regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and it has received limited media coverage.

Salvador is described as a Hispanic male with black hair, standing around 5'6" and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has distinctive features, including a tattoo on his stomach reading "Meli" and a chipped upper tooth. His disappearance remains a mystery, and he is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where authorities continue to request any tips or information that might help locate him.

The search for Salvador is ongoing, and his family and investigators are seeking any leads that could provide answers regarding his fate.

Last Seen: May 26, 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 - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 180–190 lb
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP94607
John Doe — Texas
UP94607 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Fredy Jovel Hernandez)
82%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
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 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%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 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
80%Moderate
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 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP101771 • Found May 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'6"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP100298 • Found May 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 38–52 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"

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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