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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24965) and 5 other sources
Melvin Lazo-Martinez, a 17-year-old from Worcester, Massachusetts, went missing on June 8, 2013. At the time of his disappearance, he was walking with a limp due to a fractured left ankle. Authorities believe that Melvin may have left voluntarily and could have been accompanied by a female companion. It's suspected that the two might have remained in the local area or possibly traveled to New York City.

Although classified as an endangered runaway, few details have emerged about Melvin's case over the years, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case has been actively featured by organizations such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which released an age-progressed image showing what Melvin might look like at age 21.

His family and authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to his safe return. If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the Worcester Police Department.

Last Seen: Jun 8, 2013

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16721
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16721 • Found May 18, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 66%145 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Corona, New York - unidentified case UP87877
John Doe — Corona, New York
UP87877 • Found Sep 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 65%150 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%143 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP73324
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP73324 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 64%156 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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