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Charles Melendez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Sep 1, 1982

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Victim Details

Feb 18, 2014

Mar 2, 2023

Charles

Melendez

57

13

62 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 1, 1982

Houston

Texas

Harris County

29241

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

21946207D

Houston Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23553) and 7 other sources
Charles Edward Melendez, a 13-year-old boy, went missing from Houston, Texas, on September 1, 1982. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5'2" tall, weighed 120 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. Little information is available about the circumstances of his disappearance, which remains unsolved.

Charles was last seen in the Houston area, and there have been no reported sightings or leads since that day. Authorities consider his case to be an endangered missing person, but details surrounding the events leading up to his disappearance remain unclear. Despite multiple investigations, including involvement from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Charles has not been located.

Over the years, age-progressed images have been released to show what Charles might look like now, as he would be in his 50s. His case continues to be featured on missing persons lists, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department or the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 1982

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Charles Edward Melendez - The Charley Project
  • 791DMTX - Charles Edward Melendez
  • Charles Melendez | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Case File 791DMTX - The Doe Network
  • Missing in Houston: 5 children who disappeared in the 1980s, cases ...
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  • missing kids and memorial page SINCE 2014 | Charles Edward ...

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3702
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3702 • Found Feb 26, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP87935
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP87935 • Found Jan 10, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 13–19 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 39 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7165
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP7165 • Found May 13, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 18–25 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3288 • Found Sep 19, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3564
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3564 • Found Apr 17, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 78%95 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Porter, Texas
    UP102827 • Found Sep 4, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 13
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 days after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 97%134 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP8651
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP8651 • Found Dec 28, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 35%165 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3575 • Found Sep 28, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3297 • Found Jun 25, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 32–52 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP5771
    John Doe — Texas
    UP5771 • Found Dec 17, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–23 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Hair 60%Black 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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