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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117718) and 1 other source
In the early spring of 2023, concern began to grow for the well-being of Jose Carlos Rodriguez Mederos, a 40-year-old man from Houston, Texas. Known to some by the nickname 'Cuba,' Mr. Rodriguez Mederos was last seen on or around March 2nd of that year in the 77091 area of Houston. His sudden absence created a void in the lives of those who know him, leaving them with unanswered questions and a deepening sense of worry. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male, standing at five feet eight inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with both brown hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Jose Rodriguez Mederos's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty, with very little information available to the public. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, with no clear indication of his whereabouts or the events that led to him vanishing. For his family and friends, the lack of information has been a source of ongoing distress. The Houston Police Department opened an investigation into his case, documenting the few details that are known in the hopes of generating leads that might help locate him and bring him home safely.

The search for answers continues for Jose Rodriguez Mederos. The case is a poignant reminder of the ambiguity and pain that families of the missing endure when a loved one disappears without a trace. With no specified clothing description or known direction of travel, law enforcement and his loved ones are left with a difficult and heart-wrenching puzzle. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, a 40-year-old man who vanished from his community in Houston, leaving behind a life and a network of people who await any news of his safety and return.

Last Seen: Mar 2, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 72%125 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
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 40
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Humble, Texas
UP116351 • Found Dec 18, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
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 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 0%249 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Rosenberg, Texas
UP139972 • Found Jun 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP127370 • Found Jun 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 40 when missing
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP105136 • Found Jun 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 40
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"

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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