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Ricardo Enrique Lara ~ Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Jun 9, 2014

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Victim Details

Feb 1, 2015

Aug 21, 2018

Ricardo

Enrique Lara ~

33

21

66 inches

67 inches

185 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 9, 2014

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

16230

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

78355

Benny Martinez

Sheriff

701 East Rice Street, Texas

3613253696

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.brooks.tx.us/default.aspx?Brooks_County/Sheriff

15-02-14-002MP

Feb 14, 2015

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27593) and 1 other source
Ricardo Enrique Lara, a 21-year-old male, was last seen on June 9, 2014, near McAllen, Texas. At the time, he was attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. According to reports, he became very weak during the journey and was unable to speak. He was ultimately left behind somewhere near McAllen, and he has not been heard from since.

Ricardo is described as Hispanic, standing about 5'6" tall and weighing 185 pounds, with brown hair. His disappearance remains unsolved, and authorities are continuing to seek any information that may lead to locating him or uncovering details about what happened during his journey. His case is listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and the Texas Department of Public Safety has also included his case in their missing persons bulletins.

If anyone has any information about Ricardo's case, they are urged to contact the appropriate authorities.
Last Seen: Jun 9, 2014

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%192 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15115
    John Doe — Texas
    UP15115 • Found Jun 9, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14850
    John Doe — Texas
    UP14850 • Found Jun 8, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP73055 • Found Jan 10, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP58809 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    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 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP52740 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–33 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP52708 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP53213
    John Doe — Texas
    UP53213 • Found Jan 6, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–29 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'7"

    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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