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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23037) and 3 other sources
Joshua Cruz, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on December 13, 2013, in Houston, Texas. His disappearance remains unsolved, and few details are available regarding the circumstances of the case. According to missing persons databases, Cruz was described as 5'5" tall, weighing about 155 pounds, with brown hair. There has been no further communication from him since he was last seen, and law enforcement continues to seek any information that might help locate him.

The case is still open, with authorities and online missing persons databases encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Joshua’s family and the community hope for new leads that could bring closure to the case. The Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies continue to investigate, though no major breakthroughs have been reported.

Last Seen: Dec 13, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Austin, Texas
UP99063 • Found Dec 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 59%Est. 38–52 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 82%125 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP87935
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP87935 • Found Jan 10, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 13–19 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 64%112 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91253 • Found Dec 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'5"–5'7"

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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