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Juan Silva Missing Person Case

Last seen in Austin, Texas on Aug 28, 2014

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Victim Details

Mar 2, 2015

Dec 28, 2023

Juan

Silva

54

42

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 28, 2014

Austin

Texas

Travis County

23824

Austin Police Dept.

Austin

Texas

,

14-2440842

Austin Police Dept.

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27879) and 3 other sources
Juan Gerardo Silva, a 42-year-old male, was last seen on August 28, 2014, in Austin, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Silva was described as being 5'8" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair. Despite investigations and his inclusion in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), no significant leads have emerged about the circumstances of his disappearance.

Silva's case has remained unresolved for years, with minimal public details about the events leading up to the last time he was seen. His family and local authorities continue to hope for new information that might provide answers. Public participation is encouraged, and anyone with relevant information is urged to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Last Seen: Aug 28, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP27879
  • Unsolved Cases | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website
  • Juan Silva, Sr. - National Registry of Exonerations

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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 — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP14405
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP14405 • Found Jun 12, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 80%192 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP13788
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP13788 • Found Jan 28, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 45–65 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP13629 • Found Jan 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 63%116 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP99063 • Found Dec 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Utuado, Puerto Rico
    UP157550 • Found Feb 28, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 6%2,114 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 53%110 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: remains tentatively named Juan Silva Santiago
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP143813 • Found May 1, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 37%219 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP132777 • Found Sep 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 20–40 vs 42 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 94%181 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%182 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%159 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown

    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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