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Arturo Hernandez Catalan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Falfurias, Texas on Jul 13, 2017

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Victim Details

Feb 14, 2018

Sep 11, 2023

Arturo

Hernandez Catalan

46

37

70 inches

240 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 13, 2017

Falfurias

Texas

Brooks County

725

Consulado de Guatemala

McAllen

Texas

,

34-N109-2017

Consulado de Guatemala

10159

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 1, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42221)
Arturo Octavio Hernandez Catalan, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on July 13, 2017, in Falfurrias, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 5'10", weighing approximately 240 pounds, with black hair. Few details are known about the circumstances surrounding his case, and it remains unresolved. Arturo's case is listed in national missing persons databases, and authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to his whereabouts. The community and family hope for answers as they pursue leads in this ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Jul 13, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 37
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
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 60%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Fredy Jovel Hernandez)
77%Possible
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 60%Hispanic
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 70%160–180 lb vs 240 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP100298 • Found May 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 38–52 vs 37
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 37 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89541 • Found Feb 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 37 when missing
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP101771 • Found May 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 37
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — San Juan, Texas - unidentified case UP17504
John Doe — San Juan, Texas
UP17504 • Found Feb 25, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 38–52 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen

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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Arturo Octavio Hernandez Catalan, 37, was last seen on July 13, 2017, in Falfurrias, Texas. He is... ...Read More
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