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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35163) and 3 other sources
Abel Garcia, a 45-year-old man, was last seen on July 8, 2009, in Houston, Texas. His disappearance became particularly concerning when family members visited his apartment and found it in a state of disarray. The doors were unlocked, and the apartment appeared to have been ransacked. There was no indication of where Abel had gone, and he had not been heard from since that day.

Abel is described as an African American male, standing about 5'6" and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair. Despite efforts from authorities and his family to locate him, his case remains unresolved. The unusual circumstances surrounding his disappearance have led investigators to consider foul play as a possibility, but no definitive leads have been uncovered. His case remains open, and any information from the public is still sought to help find him.

For more details or to contribute information to his case, his profile is listed in national missing persons databases.

Last Seen: Jul 8, 2009

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP12288
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP12288 • Found Jan 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP50330 • Found Apr 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 45 when missing
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 44%105 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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