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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21951) and 5 other sources
Jose Plazola, age 36, was last seen on February 14, 1999, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He disappeared under unclear circumstances, and no significant leads or updates have emerged since that time. Plazola, a Hispanic male, stood 5'9" tall, weighed about 140 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. On the day of his disappearance, he was reportedly wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans.

Despite efforts by local authorities, including the Corpus Christi Police Department, his case remains unsolved. Plazola’s name is included in various missing persons databases, but no new information regarding his whereabouts or what may have happened has been uncovered. His family and investigators have urged anyone with information to come forward, but more than two decades later, his disappearance continues to be a mystery.

This case, like many others, underscores the difficulty faced by families and law enforcement when a person vanishes without a trace. It is part of the growing number of cold cases in Texas that continue to haunt communities. The search for answers in Jose Plazola’s case remains ongoing, with hopes that new information may one day provide clarity.

Last Seen: Feb 14, 1999

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP74958
John Doe — Texas
UP74958 • Found Aug 18, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"
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 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%125 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Corpus Christi, Texas
UP14741 • Found Apr 22, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
77%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP110799 • Found Aug 24, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'9"
77%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6493 • Found Jul 7, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 69%131 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%79 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 140 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP100298 • Found May 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14282
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14282 • Found Oct 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Riviera, Texas
UP101786 • Found Apr 5, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14854 • Found Sep 5, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'9"

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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