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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32789) and 2 other sources
Eli Perez, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on August 24, 2015, near Falfurrias, Texas. He was traveling with a group, but due to severe exhaustion, hunger, and dehydration, he was unable to continue. The group left him behind in a remote area. On the evening of his disappearance, Eli called his family to say goodbye, explaining his physical condition. Despite his struggles, he mentioned that he would attempt to keep walking. Unfortunately, his phone battery died shortly afterward, and he has not been heard from since.

Authorities conducted searches, but there has been no trace of Eli since that final phone call. His case remains unsolved, and he is listed as a missing person in databases such as NamUs and the Texas Department of Public Safety's Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Despite ongoing efforts, no significant leads have emerged, and the search for answers continues.

Last Seen: Aug 24, 2015

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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 — Kingsville, Texas
UP15383 • Found Jan 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 125–130 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 95%109 lb vs 125–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%117 lb vs 125–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP97186
John Doe — Texas
UP97186 • Found Dec 9, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP52606 • Found May 25, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'4"–5'5"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 59%167 lb vs 125–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
John Doe — Texas
UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"–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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