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Antonio Vega Ramirez Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Aug 10, 2012

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Victim Details

Sep 21, 2012

Sep 11, 2023

Antonio

Vega Ramirez

65

51

65 inches

67 inches

190 lbs

210 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 10, 2012

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

12368

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR #2021

Sep 21, 2012

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17519)
Antonio Vega Ramirez, a 51-year-old man, was last seen on August 10, 2012, in McAllen, Texas. Antonio had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and was reportedly planning to travel to Houston. He made a phone call from McAllen, explaining that he was still walking and would be working with a coyote to continue his journey northward. However, he never arrived at his destination, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Efforts to trace Antonio's steps have not provided additional information, and his family continues to seek answers about what might have happened during his travels. His case is listed in missing persons databases, and authorities are still encouraging anyone with information to come forward to help resolve this unsolved case.
Last Seen: Aug 10, 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.

82%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 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 90%160 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Mcallen, Texas
UP13121 • Found Sep 5, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–55 vs 51 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 90%160 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP101910 • Found Oct 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 31%112 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
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 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 190–210 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Carlos, Texas
UP14507 • Found Oct 25, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 40–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15255
John Doe — Texas
UP15255 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 29–51 vs 51
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Riviera, Texas
UP107062 • Found Aug 14, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15304
John Doe — Texas
UP15304 • Found Jun 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 28–49 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP13471
John Doe — Texas
UP13471 • Found May 23, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 34–56 vs 51
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" 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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