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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30026)
Melvin Alexander Gomez Alvarez, a 19-year-old from El Salvador, was last seen on February 19, 2015. He was part of a small group attempting to cross from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, into McAllen, Texas. Before crossing the border, Melvin contacted his family from Reynosa to inform them that he was about to make the journey across the Rio Grande. A few days later, his family learned that he and others had successfully crossed the river and were hiding at a ranch in McAllen, waiting for an opportune time to continue their journey.

However, after this communication, Melvin was never heard from again. It is believed that the group may have scattered after being spotted by Border Patrol agents during the crossing. Since then, there have been no confirmed sightings or further contact from him, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

The case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and authorities are actively seeking any information that could help locate Melvin or uncover what happened during the journey.

Last Seen: Feb 19, 2015

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 88%117 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 89%167 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Encino, Texas - unidentified case UP97163
John Doe — Encino, Texas
UP97163 • Found Oct 6, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Martin Arellano Gomez)
81%Moderate
John Doe — Rio Grande City, Texas
UP53382 • Found May 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–24 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP79542
John Doe — Texas
UP79542 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 22–33 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP52740 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–33 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP53213
John Doe — Texas
UP53213 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–29 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP85860
John Doe — Texas
UP85860 • Found Jan 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP52606 • Found May 25, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"

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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