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Edward Garcia Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Alto Bonito, Texas on Sep 25, 2012

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Victim Details

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Aug 8, 2018

Edward

Garcia Jr.

36

22

66 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 25, 2012

Alto Bonito

Texas

Starr County

24181

Starr County Sheriff's Office

Rio Grande City

Texas

Starr County

78582

102 East 6th Street, Texas

9564875571

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.starr.tx.us/default.aspx?Starr_County/Sheriff

2012-3267

Starr County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29859) and 7 other sources
Edward Garcia Jr., a 22-year-old Specialist in the Texas National Guard, was last seen on September 25, 2012, in Alto Bonito, Texas. Originally from Waco, Texas, Edward had traveled to visit relatives in Alto Bonito before his disappearance. At the time, he was carrying only $180 and had no extra clothing with him. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. His absence from mandatory National Guard drills also raised concern, leading to his classification as an endangered missing person.

Edward was serving in the 236th Military Police Battalion of the Texas National Guard, based in San Antonio, when he went missing. His family and authorities continue to search for answers, but the case remains unsolved with little information on his whereabouts. His disappearance remains a mystery, and any tips or information are encouraged to be shared with the investigating authorities.
Last Seen: Sep 25, 2012

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  • Edward Garcia Jr. - Missing Persons Center
  • Edward Garcia Jr Missing Person - Veteran Doe
  • Missing Person Edward Garcia Jr Texas 2012 - Veteran Doe
  • Edward Garcia Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Edward Garcia Jr is a Specialist in the Texas National Guard who ...
  • Edward Garcia Jr. : r/NotForgotten - Reddit
  • Obituary information for Edward

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP11214 • Found Apr 11, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP11771 • Found Oct 31, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP10623 • Found Sep 13, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 88%130 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Sullivan City, Texas
    UP11030 • Found Feb 28, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP10932 • Found Jan 1, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%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 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP12306 • Found Jan 2, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Zapata, Texas
    UP11319 • Found Apr 29, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 86%128 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP10731 • Found Oct 16, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 60%110 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%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 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" 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.

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