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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29399) and 1 other source
Cristian Benitez, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on July 3, 2010, near Roma, Texas, while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Cristian was part of a group that crossed the Rio Grande River after his family sent money to facilitate his journey. According to reports, the group was encountered by Border Patrol, causing them to scatter. The guide later claimed that everyone in the group was accounted for, except Cristian and another person, who was reportedly found deceased.

Since that day, Cristian has not been seen or heard from. His family has reached out to local hospitals and law enforcement, but no trace of him has been found. Despite ongoing efforts and the filing of his case in national missing persons databases, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case is still unsolved. Authorities continue to seek information that could help resolve Cristian's disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 3, 2010

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP82407 • Found Dec 18, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'11" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP82421 • Found May 27, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP102019 • Found Jan 13, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–23 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP85860
John Doe — Texas
UP85860 • Found Jan 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Rio Grande City, Texas
UP53382 • Found May 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–24 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'1"

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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