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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18906) and 1 other source
Deny Alcantara Cordero, aged 26, was last seen on January 3, 2012, in Hidalgo, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Deny had been communicating with his family, informing them that he was in Reynosa, Mexico, and waiting for a "coyote" (a smuggler or guide) to help him cross into the United States. The last contact occurred between March 23 and 25, when Deny told his family that he was okay and awaiting further instructions from the guide.

On April 1, the coyote contacted Deny's family again, stating that Deny had fallen behind during the journey because he couldn't keep up with the group. Since then, Deny has not been heard from. His family initially believed he may have been detained by immigration authorities but were unable to locate him in any detention facility. Despite efforts to search for him, Deny's whereabouts remain unknown, and his case remains unsolved.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation into Deny's disappearance continues.

Last Seen: Jan 3, 2012

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — La Havana, Texas - unidentified case UP15864
John Doe — La Havana, Texas
UP15864 • Found Aug 8, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%109 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP93259
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP93259 • Found Jun 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 89%77 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP84194
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP84194 • Found Aug 17, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 85%74 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP11214 • Found Apr 11, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP10623 • Found Sep 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 38–52 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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