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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23266)
Cristobal Nolasco Ventura, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on February 27, 2013, near McAllen, Texas. He was traveling with a friend when, according to the friend's account, they were forced to leave Cristobal behind because he could not continue the journey. His friend stated that Cristobal was left approximately 15 minutes from the McAllen metropolitan area, still within the U.S., and about an hour and a half from Reynosa, Mexico. Since that time, no further information regarding his whereabouts has surfaced.

Ventura, who is of Hispanic descent, stood at 5'2" and weighed around 120 pounds, with black hair. His disappearance remains unresolved, and his case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Authorities are still seeking leads and encourage anyone with information to contact law enforcement.

His case highlights the complexity of missing persons incidents near border regions, where multiple jurisdictions and various factors may complicate investigations.

Last Seen: Feb 27, 2013

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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.

84%Moderate
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 89%Est. 30–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%109 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP11449 • Found Jul 22, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
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 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%4'9"–5'1" vs 5'2"–5'3"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP58395 • Found May 26, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–38 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'3"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
John Doe — Texas
UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'3"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'3"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71838
John Doe — Texas
UP71838 • Found Jan 8, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP58809 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"

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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