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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50874)
Danny Orellana Acosta, a 28-year-old male, was last seen on August 7, 2016, near Laredo, Texas. His disappearance has been deeply concerning for his family and law enforcement, as little information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts since that day. Danny's case was entered into the NamUs database, which tracks missing persons across the United States, and local authorities have been involved in efforts to locate him. Despite ongoing investigations, no significant leads have been reported that could shed light on what happened to him.

Danny's case is one of many unsolved missing person cases in the Laredo area, which has its own cold case unit working to reopen older cases in hopes of finding new evidence or witness statements. However, like many such cases, a lack of fresh information has stalled progress. The community and authorities continue to encourage anyone with knowledge about Danny's disappearance to come forward, as even small details could help in advancing the case.

Last Seen: Aug 7, 2016

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP82421 • Found May 27, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP58395 • Found May 26, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–38 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP51234
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP51234 • Found Jan 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Brackettville, Texas
UP93228 • Found Apr 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 68%137 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
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 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP137930 • Found Dec 21, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'6"

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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