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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16881) and 1 other source
Emerson Hernandez Galeano, a 20-year-old from McAllen, Texas, was last seen on March 10, 2012. On that day, Emerson texted his mother, informing her that he was in Reynosa, Mexico, and planned to cross the border into the U.S. the following day. According to reports, Emerson crossed the Rio Grande with a group but struggled physically during the journey. After about three and a half hours of walking, Emerson fainted. His companions provided him with first aid and water, but he reportedly fell behind as the group continued moving forward. He has not been seen or heard from since that time.

Efforts to locate Emerson have not yielded significant results, and his disappearance remains unsolved. His case is listed in NamUs and other missing person databases, and authorities continue to seek information that might help bring clarity to his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Mar 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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP12033 • Found Dec 10, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 13–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown 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 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 67%117 lb vs 160–170 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 20 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 78%205 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%192 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP12720 • Found Jun 20, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%190 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP11771 • Found Oct 31, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP10623 • Found Sep 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP10170 • Found Apr 11, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 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.