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Alberto Cotiy Chapeta Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Jul 5, 2016

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Victim Details

Feb 9, 2017

Sep 11, 2023

Alberto

Cotiy Chapeta

34

24

63 inches

64 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 5, 2016

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

33173

Consulado de Guatemala

McAllen

Texas

,

15-C3-2016

Consulado de Guatemala

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37078)
Alberto Cotiy Chapeta, a 24-year-old male, was last seen on July 5, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. His disappearance was reported after he seemingly vanished without a trace. Alberto, who was about 5'3" tall and weighed around 130 pounds, had brown hair and was of Caucasian descent. Unfortunately, few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his case, and as of now, it remains unsolved.

Authorities, along with organizations like Texas EquuSearch, have been involved in efforts to locate him, but there has been no significant progress. Despite the time that has passed, his family and law enforcement continue to seek answers, urging anyone with information to come forward. His case is registered in databases like NamUs, where the search remains ongoing.
Last Seen: Jul 5, 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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 75%101 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 91%149 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
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 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP80101 • Found Oct 13, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 13–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 43%85 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 30–50 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 88%109 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP17031 • Found Sep 6, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP73055 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 24 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 24 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'4"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71838
John Doe — Texas
UP71838 • Found Jan 8, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 24 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"

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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Alberto Cotiy Chapeta was 24 when he was last seen on July 5, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. He is... ...Read More
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