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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38780) and 1 other source
Daniel Barrios Ramos, a 27-year-old man from McAllen, Texas, was last seen on July 1, 1986. According to reports, he was attempting to cross the Rio Grande near McAllen but never made it to the other side. Described as having brown hair, a thin mustache, and a long scar on one of his thighs, Daniel was approximately 5'5" to 5'10" tall and weighed between 160 to 190 pounds at the time of his disappearance.

Efforts to find him have been ongoing, but there has been little progress in locating him or uncovering any significant leads. His DNA samples were submitted for testing, but no results have been reported yet. Despite the passage of time, Daniel’s case remains open and unsolved, and any new information is still being sought to help bring closure to his family and community.

If you have any information about his disappearance, authorities encourage you to come forward.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1986

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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 — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3553 • Found Jun 6, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 58%109 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 63%112 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — La Havana, Texas - unidentified case UP15864
John Doe — La Havana, Texas
UP15864 • Found Aug 8, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 97%140 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Kingsville, Texas - unidentified case UP13727
John Doe — Kingsville, Texas
UP13727 • Found Dec 3, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP11771 • Found Oct 31, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3223 • Found Jul 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–27 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%197 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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