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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51060)
Celvin Sanchez Betrand, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on December 4, 2017, in McAllen, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Celvin was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'3" tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair. His case has remained unsolved for several years, with few details available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Efforts by law enforcement and community members have aimed to gather more information, but no major breakthroughs have been made. His case remains active, with investigators encouraging the public to come forward with any relevant information that could lead to finding him. Celvin’s disappearance is one of many unsolved missing person cases in the area, where cross-border activity and other factors complicate investigations.
Last Seen: Dec 4, 2017

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 37%205 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 62%192 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — La Joya, Texas
UP75426 • Found Oct 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 0%40 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP73055 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"
80%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 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 0%74 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
Weight 76%117 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%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 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'3"
79%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 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 4%77 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown

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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