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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29960)
Manuel Gomez Castaneda, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on October 5, 2014. He had left Mexico City the day before and was reportedly planning to reach Houston, Texas. After meeting with individuals in Camargo, his journey took him to Reynosa, where he made a phone call—the last confirmed contact with anyone—on the same day he disappeared. Gomez Castaneda was attempting to cross the border and reach the U.S., but he has been missing ever since.

The case remains open, and he is listed in databases for missing persons. His family and authorities have appealed for public assistance in finding information that could explain his disappearance. Despite the ongoing search efforts, no significant breakthroughs have been reported. Manuel is described as a Hispanic male, with brown hair, standing 5'3" tall, and weighing about 160 pounds at the time he went missing. The case is part of broader investigations into missing persons in the border region, which has seen multiple disappearances under similar circumstances.
Last Seen: Oct 5, 2014

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 56%112 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 51%109 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Carlos, Texas
UP14507 • Found Oct 25, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP82421 • Found May 27, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'3"
79%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 57%Est. 30–35 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
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 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP58395 • Found May 26, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 26–38 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'3"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82518
John Doe — Texas
UP82518 • Found Aug 4, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–43 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'3"

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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