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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23478) and 7 other sources
Jacob Wallace, age 29, was last seen on January 17, 2014, in Houston, Texas. He was leaving a residence on Delwin Street between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m., and got into a tan or gold 2009 GMC Yukon, accompanied by a man named Adam Ortega. Wallace never returned, and Ortega disappeared shortly after. Ortega resurfaced later, having crossed into Mexico on January 19 and then returned to Texas that same day, but Wallace was not with him at any point during this time.

Wallace, who was known by the nickname "Peanut," had a significant criminal record, and both he and Ortega were reportedly involved in illegal drug activity. Wallace's family suspects foul play and believe his disappearance might be linked to his association with Ortega. They also note that Wallace was needed for a bone marrow transplant for his sister, adding urgency to the search efforts. Wallace remains missing, and his case is still unsolved.
Last Seen: Jan 17, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136464
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136464 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 51%249 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP102436
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP102436 • Found Apr 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91253 • Found Dec 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"

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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