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Mauricio Ortiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Corpus Christi, Texas on Oct 7, 2006

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Victim Details

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Dec 26, 2023

Mauricio

Ortiz

67

47

65 inches

66 inches

115 lbs

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 7, 2006

Corpus Christi

Texas

Nueces County

34723

Corpus Christi Police Department

Corpus Christi

Texas

Nueces County

78401

321 John Sartain, Texas

3618862802

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cctexas.com/police

06066513

Corpus Christi Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39243) and 7 other sources
Mauricio Alfonso Ortiz, 47, was last seen on October 7, 2006, at the Get Happy Bar in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he worked as a bartender. He was not reported missing until November 8, 2006, when his landlord asked his family to clean out his apartment after Ortiz had failed to pay rent. Despite his reliable nature, he never picked up his last paycheck, and his disappearance remains unexplained.

On November 18, 2006, Ortiz's vehicle was found in a parking lot across from the courthouse. Authorities believe the car had been there for about two weeks, and evidence suggesting foul play was found inside the vehicle. His family has expressed concern, especially as it was out of character for him to leave without any contact. He had a history of depression, which may have been a contributing factor, but no concrete evidence has surfaced to explain what happened. His case remains unsolved and is still under investigation by the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Last Seen: Oct 7, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP39243 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Mauricio Alfonso Ortiz - The Charley Project
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
  • We have not forgotten about Mauricio Ortiz. Please help the family ...
  • Mauricio Ortiz – The Charley Project Blog - WordPress.com
  • 2006 – Page 2 – The Charley Project Blog
  • Mauricio Alfonso Ortiz was last seen at the now-defunct Get Happy ...

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP9561 • Found Jun 25, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 70%155 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Webb County, Texas
    UP10377 • Found May 29, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Laredo, Texas
    UP5043 • Found May 23, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 30–45 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%122 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Laredo, Texas
    UP6486 • Found Dec 20, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%122 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 58%160 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP9348 • Found Aug 25, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–99 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%103 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP9288 • Found Mar 24, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–99 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP15553
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
    UP15553 • Found Jun 9, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 58–72 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 78%150 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP13629 • Found Jan 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%134 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Mcallen, Texas
    UP13121 • Found Sep 5, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%121 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 58%160 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP9626 • Found Sep 26, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 35%170 lb vs 115–125 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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