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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39892) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2017, concern grew for a 43-year-old man named Alex Michael Valverde, who was also known to friends and family as Mike. He was last seen in Crocker, a small town in Pulaski County, Missouri, on July 30, 2017. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were unsettling from the start, leaving his loved ones with a profound sense of worry and a multitude of unanswered questions. Valverde, a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood at 6 feet tall and weighed between 190 and 195 pounds. His life seemed to vanish without a trace, initiating a prolonged period of uncertainty for those who knew him.

The mystery deepened when Valverde's vehicle was discovered abandoned in the nearby community of Swedeborg, Missouri. This discovery, however, offered no immediate clues as to his whereabouts or what might have transpired. The vehicle's presence, devoid of its owner, only served to heighten the alarm and urgency of the situation. Investigators were aware that he had distinctive tattoos, including a cross on his right hand and another unknown tattoo on his lower abdomen, details that were shared in the hope they might aid in his identification. His connections to several Missouri counties, including Pulaski, Miller, and Jasper, were also noted as part of the public appeal for information, suggesting a life with roots spread across the region.

As days turned into weeks and then years, the case of Alex Valverde remained unresolved, a painful and lingering reality for his family and the community. The initial investigation, handled by the Crocker Police Department, sought to piece together the timeline of his last known movements and interactions. Despite the circulation of his photograph and physical description, and the continued hope for a breakthrough, information from the public that could lead to a resolution has been scarce. The case is a somber reminder of the ambiguity and sorrow that envelops the lives of those left behind when a loved one disappears, a narrative of absence and the enduring search for answers.

Last Seen: Jul 30, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Tebbetts, Missouri - unidentified case UP57928
John Doe — Tebbetts, Missouri
UP57928 • Found May 28, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 190–195 lb

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