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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29008)
Walter Romero Melgar, a 22-year-old male, went missing on September 4, 2014, near Eagle Pass, Texas. He was last heard from while attempting to cross the Rio Grande River from Piedras Negras, Mexico, into the U.S. Around 8 p.m. that evening, Walter contacted someone to confirm his plans to cross the river, but it remains unclear if he successfully made it across. Since that day, no one has heard from him, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Walter's case is listed in national missing person databases, but no significant updates have emerged over the years. His disappearance is tied to the dangerous circumstances migrants often face when attempting to cross the border. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward in hopes of providing answers about what may have happened to him. His case remains unresolved.
Last Seen: Sep 4, 2014

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — Brackettville, Texas
UP93228 • Found Apr 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 30–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%140–170 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP15669 • Found Nov 4, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%109 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 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.