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Oscar Rivera Mendez Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on May 1, 2017

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Victim Details

Jul 2, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Oscar

Rivera Mendez

63

54

69 inches

198 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 1, 2017

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

78504

38732

Consulado General de El Salvador

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

78501

701 South Broadway Street, Texas

9567895925

Other

Other

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

10185

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50863) and 1 other source
Oscar Rivera Mendez, a 54-year-old man, went missing on May 1, 2017, from McAllen, Texas. His case remains unresolved, with few details emerging about the circumstances of his disappearance. Oscar was described as a Hispanic male with black hair, standing 5'9" and weighing approximately 198 pounds at the time he went missing.

Authorities have been working to gather any information that could shed light on his whereabouts, but leads have been scarce. Oscar's case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and both local law enforcement and missing person organizations continue to encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward to aid in solving the case.

Despite the passage of time, efforts to find Oscar remain active. His family and authorities continue to seek any clues that may help bring closure to this case.
Last Seen: May 1, 2017

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
    UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 82%160 lb vs 198 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
    John Doe — Texas
    UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 198 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sarita, Texas
    UP100298 • Found May 10, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP55329 • Found Feb 14, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 54
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82071
    John Doe — Texas
    UP82071 • Found Jun 5, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 30–51 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'9"

    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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