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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31164) and 1 other source
Ovando Joaquin Milian Ayala, a 22-year-old male, was last seen on July 11, 2014, in McAllen, Texas. His disappearance has been marked as a missing person case, and efforts to locate him have been ongoing for years. At the time of his disappearance, Ayala was described as a Hispanic male with black hair, standing approximately 5'8" and weighing around 150 pounds.

Despite the passage of time, his case remains unresolved, and investigators continue to seek information from the public that might help in finding him. As with many missing persons cases in the region, details about his disappearance are scarce, and no significant leads have emerged. Ayala's family, along with local authorities, hope that new information or tips could bring clarity to his case.

The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to list his case in its Missing Persons Clearinghouse, emphasizing the need for public assistance in finding missing individuals like Ayala. Anyone with knowledge about his whereabouts or circumstances surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the relevant authorities.

Last Seen: Jul 11, 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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Linn, Texas - unidentified case UP14972
John Doe — Linn, Texas
UP14972 • Found Feb 23, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP12720 • Found Jun 20, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 15–20 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 65%190 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 49%101 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas - unidentified case UP67345
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP67345 • Found Mar 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'8"–5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 12–20 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 76%117 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP79542
John Doe — Texas
UP79542 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–33 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP52740 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–33 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"

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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