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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29017)
Manuel Mejia Dominguez, a 33-year-old man from Honduras, was last seen on January 1, 1983, while attempting to cross the Rio Grande into the United States near Falfurrias, Texas. Dominguez was with a group of companions when he was swept away by the river’s strong current. Despite efforts by his companions, no one was able to save him, and he has not been seen since that day. It is presumed that he drowned during the crossing.

At the time of his disappearance, Dominguez was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and eyes, standing about 5'2" and weighing 130 pounds. He had a small brown mole on his leg, just above the knee, and was wearing green or brown pants along with a shirt and shoes. He was also carrying a black backpack with a change of clothes. Although presumed to have drowned, no body has been recovered, and the case remains open.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1983

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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.

79%Possible
John Doe — La Havana, Texas - unidentified case UP15864
John Doe — La Havana, Texas
UP15864 • Found Aug 8, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP74958
John Doe — Texas
UP74958 • Found Aug 18, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP53825
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP53825 • Found Jan 8, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–38 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
John Doe — Kingsville, Texas
UP15383 • Found Jan 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–32 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP16675
John Doe — Texas
UP16675 • Found Jun 8, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14327
John Doe — Texas
UP14327 • Found Jul 9, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%4'9"–5'1" vs 5'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP51234
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP51234 • Found Jan 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Kingsville, Texas - unidentified case UP13727
John Doe — Kingsville, Texas
UP13727 • Found Dec 3, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 78%163 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14282
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14282 • Found Oct 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'2"

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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