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Cruz Magallan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Edinburg, Texas on Jan 30, 2018

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Victim Details

Oct 22, 2018

Mar 28, 2024

Cruz

Magallan

25

17

64 inches

65 inches

110 lbs

115 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 30, 2018

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78539

41469

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

Ramiro Ureste

Criminal Research Specialist

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

18-31322

Jan 31, 2018

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52958) and 4 other sources
Cruz Magallan, a 17-year-old male from Edinburg, Texas, has been missing since January 30, 2018. His case is classified as a missing person/runaway with a welfare concern. At the time of his disappearance, Cruz was 5'4" tall and weighed approximately 110 pounds. He is of Hispanic descent and had black hair.

Though details about the circumstances of his disappearance remain limited, authorities continue to search for any information regarding his whereabouts. Cruz's case is included in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and officials encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. His case remains unresolved as of the latest updates.
Last Seen: Jan 30, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP52958
  • Strait of Magellan - Wikipedia
  • Have You Seen This Child: Cruz Magallan - ValleyCentral.com
  • [XLS] April 2018 - Hidalgo County

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 100%117 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 50%74 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 0%205 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 11%167 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 58%77 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP53213
    John Doe — Texas
    UP53213 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–29 vs 17
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — La Joya, Texas
    UP75426 • Found Oct 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 0%40 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 18–25 vs 17
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 100%101 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 0%192 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas - unidentified case UP95100
    Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas
    UP95100 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 84%90 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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