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Jose Medina Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laredo, Texas on Aug 21, 2016

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Victim Details

Sep 22, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Jose

Medina

28

18

66 inches

67 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 21, 2016

Laredo

Texas

Webb County

18811

Laredo Police Dept.

Laredo

Texas

,

16-23966

Aug 28, 2016

Laredo Police Dept.

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35356) and 2 other sources
Jose Eduardo Medina, an 18-year-old from Laredo, Texas, was last seen on August 21, 2016. His disappearance has remained a mystery since that day, with no substantial leads or updates emerging in the years following. Medina was listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where his details, including his physical description, have been shared to aid in the search efforts. Despite ongoing efforts, his case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to uncover his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Aug 21, 2016

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  • Jose Medina | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP35356 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%122 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 75%101 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 18 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%117 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 28–42 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 91%149 lb vs 130 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Jose Eduardo Medina was 18 and living in Laredo, Texas, when he was last seen on August 21, 2016.... ...Read More
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