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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31085) and 1 other source
Jose Luis Melchor Estrada, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on July 28, 2015, in Laredo, Texas. His disappearance has remained unsolved since that day, and there have been no substantial leads regarding his whereabouts. According to available information, Estrada was listed as missing through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and his case has garnered attention from various online missing person databases.

Estrada, who was of Caucasian descent, stood 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed approximately 154 pounds at the time of his disappearance. His family and authorities have had little to no communication about his situation since he vanished, raising concerns about his well-being. The harsh realities of missing persons cases, particularly in border regions like Laredo, add layers of difficulty for investigators.

Despite these challenges, his case remains active, and law enforcement, alongside platforms like Uncovered, continues to seek public assistance in solving the mystery surrounding his disappearance. Community engagement and any potential leads could help bring some closure to his loved ones.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 2015

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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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 154–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Linn, Texas - unidentified case UP14972
John Doe — Linn, Texas
UP14972 • Found Feb 23, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 154–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%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 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 154–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas - unidentified case UP67345
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP67345 • Found Mar 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"

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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