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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43212) and 1 other source
Diego Gomez-Lopez, a 47-year-old man, was last seen on September 1, 2016, attempting to cross into Texas from Reynosa, Mexico, through the Rio Grande at an unknown location near McAllen, Texas. Gomez-Lopez, like many others making the dangerous journey across the border, was reported missing after failing to reach his destination. His last known contact was when he attempted the crossing, but no further details have emerged since that time.

Authorities have been involved in investigating the case, but the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there have been no significant updates. Diego is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and his family continues to seek any information that could provide answers about his fate. His disappearance is a part of a broader pattern of missing migrants attempting to enter the U.S. through this dangerous and often deadly route.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 2016

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%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 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 87%112 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP94598
John Doe — Texas
UP94598 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 50%Est. 28–42 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP16590 • Found Dec 1, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 67%Est. 19–44 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'2"

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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