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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39310) and 1 other source
Javier Cervantez-Ramirez, age 30, was last seen on December 15, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. According to reports, he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border on foot that day, and his family has not heard from him since. His disappearance raised concerns, as he did not make contact with anyone following his crossing. At the time of his disappearance, Cervantez-Ramirez was described as standing 5'7" tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Authorities have classified his case as a missing person investigation. Despite efforts from law enforcement and his family, there have been no significant leads regarding his whereabouts since that day. His disappearance remains unsolved, and it is believed that the circumstances surrounding his crossing into the U.S. could provide critical context to understanding what may have happened to him.

Cervantez-Ramirez’s case highlights the potential dangers individuals face when crossing international borders, particularly in regions with heightened risks. His family continues to seek answers, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to aid in the investigation.

Last Seen: Dec 15, 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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas - unidentified case UP67345
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP67345 • Found Mar 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 62%192 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 16–29 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP79542
John Doe — Texas
UP79542 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–33 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP52740 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–33 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP52708 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'7"

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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