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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41740) and 1 other source
Demetrio Sanchez Lopez, a 47-year-old man, was last seen on November 23, 2015, while attempting to cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into Texas, near McAllen. Originally reported missing after attempting to make this perilous journey, Demetrio has not been heard from since that day. His disappearance occurred during an illegal border crossing, a dangerous and often fatal route due to the treacherous conditions of the Rio Grande.

At the time of his disappearance, Demetrio was described as being 5'0" tall, weighing 148 pounds, with black hair. Efforts by authorities, including attempts to track his whereabouts through various databases, have so far been unsuccessful, and no further information regarding his fate has surfaced. Investigators and family members remain hopeful for answers, but his case remains unresolved.
Last Seen: Nov 23, 2015

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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.

87%Strong
John Doe — San Carlos, Texas
UP14507 • Found Oct 25, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Weight 67%200 lb vs 148–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
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 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 148–160 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 2 years after last seen
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 6 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 68%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Weight 73%112 lb vs 148–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP16590 • Found Dec 1, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 67%Est. 19–44 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'1"

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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