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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34285)
Fernando Acosta Cardenas, a 27-year-old male, was last seen on September 29, 2012, in Brownsville, Texas. Before his disappearance, Fernando had informed his mother that he was on his way to McAllen, Texas. However, after this conversation, he was never heard from again, and no further contact was made with his family. His case has been classified as missing, and authorities have been searching for leads to uncover what happened to him.

At the time of his disappearance, Fernando was described as being 5'5" tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with black hair. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and public appeals for information, his case remains unsolved. The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to list him in their missing persons bulletin, encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Efforts to locate Fernando have thus far been unsuccessful, and his family, along with local authorities, continue to hope for answers in this long-standing case.

Last Seen: Sep 29, 2012

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP12970 • Found May 15, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
86%Strong
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP11214 • Found Apr 11, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP10623 • Found Sep 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 96%130 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP10932 • Found Jan 1, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP11449 • Found Jul 22, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 28–42 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 96%130 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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 60%Hispanic
Location 99%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP15339 • Found Apr 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–180 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.

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