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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33404) and 3 other sources
Edwin Colindres, a 32-year-old male, was last seen on September 14, 2012, in Brooks County, Texas. He had left his home country of El Salvador on September 5, 2012, with plans to enter the United States. His journey brought him into the U.S. through the area near Reynosa, Mexico. On September 21, 2012, his family received a call from individuals who were traveling with him, informing them that Edwin had been left behind along the journey because he could no longer continue. He was reportedly left under a tree, likely in a remote area of Brooks County, Texas.

Despite efforts from authorities and the involvement of missing persons databases like NamUs, there has been little progress in determining Edwin's whereabouts. Brooks County, known for its harsh desert conditions, has seen numerous similar cases where individuals attempting to cross the border disappear in these challenging environments. Edwin’s case highlights the dangers that migrants face while traversing through this region, and his family continues to search for answers as his fate remains unknown.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, alongside other organizations, keeps his case active, hoping to gather new information or leads that may help resolve the mystery of his disappearance.

Last Seen: Sep 14, 2012

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 — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 190 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'0"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP110799 • Found Aug 24, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'0"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14282
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14282 • Found Oct 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'0"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14281 • Found Sep 28, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–47 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 days after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP13472 • Found May 23, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP82421 • Found May 27, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2"–5'9" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP101771 • Found May 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP15462 • Found Mar 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen

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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