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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42211) and 1 other source
Hugo Daniel Hernandez Salala, aged 33, was last seen on July 14, 2017, in McAllen, Texas. His disappearance remains unsolved, with few details emerging in the years since he was last spotted. Hugo is believed to have gone missing in the vicinity between Starr and Jim Hogg Counties, around the areas of Agua Nueva and Santa Elena. Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown, and law enforcement continues to seek public assistance in resolving his case.

At the time of his disappearance, Hugo was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and weighing around 170 pounds. He stood approximately 5'6" tall. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), highlighting the ongoing efforts to gather information that could lead to new developments. As with many missing persons cases, authorities are asking anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts or events surrounding his disappearance to come forward.

This case remains open, and the McAllen community continues to hope for answers. Tips and any relevant information from the public could play a critical role in finding out what happened to Hugo Hernandez Salala.

Last Seen: Jul 14, 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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 95%149 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
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 33 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–32 vs 33 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 94%192 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 38–52 vs 33 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 44%112 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 33
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP58809 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 33
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP79542
John Doe — Texas
UP79542 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–33 vs 33
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP52740 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–33 vs 33
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP52708 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 33
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–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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