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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38555) and 1 other source
Rodrigo De La Garza Jr., a 28-year-old from Houston, Texas, was last seen on January 16, 2017, at his residence. Standing between 5'8" and 5'10" and weighing approximately 220 to 270 pounds, Rodrigo was wearing a plaid shirt, blue jeans, and brown steel-toed slip-on work boots at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unresolved, and very few details have surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

Rodrigo has several distinctive tattoos, including his last name "De La Garza" vertically down his back, and a variety of other tattoos such as a cross, a rosary, and names like "Jocelyn" and "Nicole" on different parts of his body. Despite these identifying marks and his family's ongoing search for answers, no significant leads have emerged in the years since his disappearance.

Authorities continue to ask for information regarding Rodrigo’s case, and his family holds hope for any new developments. The Harris County Sheriff's Office remains the lead agency investigating his disappearance.

Last Seen: Jan 16, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136464
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136464 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%249 lb vs 270 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Humble, Texas
UP116351 • Found Dec 18, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91253 • Found Dec 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 38–52 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 0%125 lb vs 270 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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