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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36377)
Abel Jaimes Soto, a 28-year-old man, was last seen on September 13, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. Abel was reported missing after he did not return home, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. At the time of his disappearance, Abel was described as 5'5" tall, weighing around 176 pounds, with brown hair. He was classified as Hispanic/Caucasian in his identifying details.

Since the day he went missing, there has been little progress in locating Abel, and the investigation remains open. His case is listed on missing persons databases, including NamUs, where any new information that may help find him can be reported. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information regarding Abel's whereabouts to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Sep 13, 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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 89%149 lb vs 176 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 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 90%150 lb vs 176 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 176 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 28 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 176 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 18–25 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 21%101 lb vs 176 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 28 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP58809 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 28 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP79542
John Doe — Texas
UP79542 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–33 vs 28 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP52740 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–33 vs 28 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"

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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