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Joe Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Jun 12, 2016

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Victim Details

Jan 4, 2017

Dec 29, 2023

Joe

Cruz

69

59

69 inches

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 12, 2016

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

Unknown

25510

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

Raul DelgadoD

Detective

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

165148-2016

Dallas Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36648) and 3 other sources
Joe Steven Cruz, aged 59, was last seen in Dallas, Texas, on June 12, 2016. Cruz, who is classified as disabled for unspecified reasons, has not been heard from since that day, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. At the time, he was wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. Described as a Caucasian male with black hair and brown eyes, Cruz stood 5'6" and weighed approximately 175 pounds.

His case has been listed with various missing persons databases, including NamUs and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Despite efforts to locate him, few details have surfaced regarding what happened to him after he was last seen. The investigation into his disappearance remains open, and authorities continue to seek public assistance in generating leads that might bring answers to his family.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities to help resolve this ongoing case.
Last Seen: Jun 12, 2016

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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 — Dallas, Texas
    UP17611 • Found Jan 19, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP159501
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP159501 • Found Apr 20, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 53–63 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%229 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP61482
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP61482 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–59 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 45%152 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP138398 • Found Nov 23, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Lewisville, Texas
    UP75532 • Found Oct 20, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'9"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP80986
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP80986 • Found May 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 32%141 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Arlington, Texas
    UP161734 • Found Jul 28, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 0%47 lb vs 230 lb

    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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