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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29287) and 1 other source
Francisco Almanza Silva, a 29-year-old man, was last seen on June 8, 2015, near Falfurrias and Encino, Texas. He was part of a group that had crossed the U.S. border from Camargo, Mexico, and had been dropped off near the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint to walk around it. The group had been told that the walk would take only two days, but Francisco began struggling to keep up. He was reportedly left behind in the brush when he became too sick to continue, likely due to his diabetes. His family believes he may have run out of insulin, which could have contributed to his severe condition.

Despite efforts to search for him, Francisco has not been seen or heard from since that day. His case remains unresolved, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to his family.

Last Seen: Jun 8, 2015

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP102629 • Found Jun 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP15463 • Found Mar 17, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 25–59 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'10"

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.