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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26095) and 4 other sources
Antonio Ramos, a 71-year-old man, went missing from Laredo, Texas, on August 28, 2000. On that day, Ramos left his home for his routine morning walk, intending to visit a nearby relative. However, he never arrived at his destination and has not been seen or heard from since. His disappearance was unusual, given that Ramos was known for regularly taking such walks in his neighborhood without any prior issues.

At the time of his disappearance, Ramos was described as standing 5'5" tall and weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair. Despite his advanced age, no specific health conditions were mentioned that might have caused him to become disoriented or incapacitated during his walk. His family, friends, and local authorities have sought answers for years, but little progress has been made in uncovering what might have happened to him.

Ramos' case remains unsolved, classified as a cold case by the Laredo Police Department. The lack of new leads or evidence has made it difficult for investigators to move forward, and community assistance is continually sought to help bring closure to his family. His disappearance is one of many cold cases in the region, and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to aid in the investigation.

Last Seen: Aug 28, 2000

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6516 • Found Sep 1, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 92%120 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6435 • Found Oct 16, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP15553
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP15553 • Found Jun 9, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%158 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP4986 • Found Aug 10, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 92%120 lb vs 140–150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Havana, Texas
UP9516 • Found Jul 13, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"

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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