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Francisco Hernandez Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in La Joya, Texas on Apr 24, 2013

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Victim Details

May 17, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Francisco

Hernandez Martinez

51

38

66 inches

68 inches

190 lbs

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 24, 2013

La Joya

Texas

Hidalgo County

39276

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

Glen Mendoza

Director Texas Transnational Intelligence Center

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

18-28462

May 24, 2018

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20307) and 1 other source
Francisco Hernandez Martinez, a 38-year-old man, went missing on April 24, 2013, from La Joya, Texas. He was last heard from before attempting to cross the Rio Grande River from Reynosa, Mexico, into Hidalgo County, Texas. Martinez was scheduled to cross the border with another family member, but both disappeared during the crossing. His wife reported the case to authorities, including the Mexican Consulate and Homeland Security, but he remains missing. His disappearance is still unresolved, with no further leads or information regarding his whereabouts.

Efforts to locate Martinez continue, and his case is registered with missing persons databases such as NamUs. Authorities urge anyone with information about his disappearance to contact local law enforcement.
Last Seen: Apr 24, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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 — Brownsville, Texas
    UP12970 • Found May 15, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Carlos, Texas
    UP14507 • Found Oct 25, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 77%149 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Webb County, Texas
    UP12912 • Found May 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 74%146 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Laredo, Texas
    UP13058 • Found Feb 18, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 81%152 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP12306 • Found Jan 2, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 67%140 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP11449 • Found Jul 22, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 53%130 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 78%150 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP12231 • Found Jul 26, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
    John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
    UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 89%160 lb vs 190–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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