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Juan Vara Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Sep 5, 2013

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Victim Details

Oct 29, 2013

Dec 28, 2023

Juan

Vara

73

60

68 inches

170 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 5, 2013

Houston

Texas

Harris County

14447

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

135293013

Oct 28, 2013

Houston Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22507)
Juan Vara, a 60-year-old male, was last seen on September 5, 2013, in Houston, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Vara was described as 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair. Little information is available about the specific circumstances surrounding his disappearance, although it is believed that he may have traveled to Mexico.

Despite efforts to locate him, Vara remains missing, and his case has been registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. His case, like many long-term missing persons, remains unresolved, and his family continues to seek answers.
Last Seen: Sep 5, 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 — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
John Doe — Humble, Texas
UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17835
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP17835 • Found Aug 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 67%220 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 89%143 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP16129 • Found Nov 4, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Baytown, Texas
UP16122 • Found Oct 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP15921 • Found Sep 4, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Lindale, Texas
UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60
Race 100%White
Location 57%190 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray

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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