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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32398)
Byron Gonzalez Gomez, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on February 15, 2015, near Falfurrias, Texas. He was reportedly traveling to Houston, Texas at the time of his disappearance. Standing around 5'3" to 5'4" and weighing approximately 185 pounds, Byron was described as having black hair and brown eyes. One of his distinguishing features included two gold teeth, with one of them featuring a gold star. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, and orange tennis shoes.

Very few details have surfaced about the circumstances surrounding Byron’s disappearance, leaving his family and law enforcement without significant leads. Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, and his case remains active, with local law enforcement, including the Brooks County Sheriff's Office, involved in the search. Investigators continue to seek any information that might help locate Byron or provide clues about what happened to him.

His case is listed in several missing persons databases, including NamUs, but despite ongoing efforts, Byron's whereabouts remain unknown. His family continues to hope for answers, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Feb 15, 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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 81%149 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Encino, Texas - unidentified case UP97163
John Doe — Encino, Texas
UP97163 • Found Oct 6, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Martin Arellano Gomez)
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP16590 • Found Dec 1, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–44 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"–5'4"
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 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 71%140 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 82%150 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP53825
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP53825 • Found Jan 8, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–38 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
77%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP51234
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP51234 • Found Jan 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'4"
77%Possible
John Doe — Kingsville, Texas
UP15383 • Found Jan 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 49%125 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP15339 • Found Apr 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 93%160 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Linn, Texas - unidentified case UP14972
John Doe — Linn, Texas
UP14972 • Found Feb 23, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'4"

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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