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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40630) and 2 other sources
Manuel Diaz, a 35-year-old man, was last seen on December 13, 2008, in Brownsville, Texas. Despite the efforts of his family, particularly his mother, who reported him missing in July 2010, there has been no substantial development in his case. Diaz is listed as a missing person in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and his case has been included in the Texas Department of Public Safety’s missing persons bulletin.

At the time of his disappearance, Diaz was described as a white male with black hair, standing 5'6" tall, and weighing approximately 160 pounds. Little is publicly available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to his whereabouts. The extended delay in reporting his case highlights the challenges in gathering early evidence, which complicates the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Dec 13, 2008

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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 — Brownsville, Texas
UP12970 • Found May 15, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Edinburg, Texas - unidentified case UP9583
John Doe — Edinburg, Texas
UP9583 • Found Aug 5, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 72%210 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP9324 • Found Jul 10, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Donna, Texas
UP10262 • Found May 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Penitas, Texas
UP9711 • Found Jun 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 35 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6502 • Found Jun 30, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 61%171 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — South Padre Island, Texas - unidentified case UP15278
John Doe — South Padre Island, Texas
UP15278 • Found Dec 27, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 35 when missing
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — San Carlos, Texas
UP14507 • Found Oct 25, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 84%200 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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