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Jose Garcia Guinea Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Aug 16, 2017

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Victim Details

Oct 12, 2018

Sep 11, 2023

Jose

Garcia Guinea

33

24

60 inches

61 inches

115 lbs

125 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 16, 2017

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

41306

Consulado de Guatemala

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

78501

705 S. Broadway Street, Texas

9564293413

Other

Other

48-N109-2017

Sep 7, 2017

Consulado de Guatemala

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52782) and 1 other source
Jose Garcia Guinea, a 24-year-old, was last seen on August 16, 2017, in McAllen, Texas. He had reportedly been traveling from Guatemala with the help of a smuggler. The smuggler later informed Jose's family that he had turned himself in to U.S. immigration authorities. However, since that point, there has been no further communication from or about Jose, and he has not been heard from again.

This case has left his family searching for answers, as his disappearance remains unresolved. Authorities and platforms dedicated to missing persons cases have listed his details in an effort to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Despite ongoing efforts, no substantial leads have emerged to clarify what happened after he was reportedly in contact with immigration officials. Jose Garcia Guinea’s case remains open, with his family and investigators hoping for new developments.
Last Seen: Aug 16, 2017

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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 — Charlotte, North Carolina - unidentified case UP149533
    John Doe — Charlotte, North Carolina
    UP149533 • Found Nov 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 12%1,202 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Name: remains tentatively named Jose Garcia
    83%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 51%77 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 100%109 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    Weight 44%74 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP73055 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71838
    John Doe — Texas
    UP71838 • Found Jan 8, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP58809 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP81884 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–31 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'1"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 25–39 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'1"

    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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