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Nelson Villegas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mission, Texas on Oct 26, 2011

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Victim Details

Oct 4, 2012

Jan 16, 2024

Nelson

Villegas

39

24

65 inches

66 inches

160 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 26, 2011

Mission

Texas

Hidalgo County

78572

22277

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

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

11-45165

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17665) and 3 other sources
Nelson Villegas, 24, was last seen on October 26, 2011, in Mission, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his case has been classified as endangered missing. At the time of his disappearance, Nelson was described as having black hair, standing 5'5" tall, and weighing around 160 pounds. Despite investigations, no substantial leads have emerged, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to aid in the search for Nelson.
Last Seen: Oct 26, 2011

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17665
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  • Villegas (2012) - News - IMDb

    • 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.

    88%Strong
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP11214 • Found Apr 11, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP11771 • Found Oct 31, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP10623 • Found Sep 13, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP10932 • Found Jan 1, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Texas
    UP10170 • Found Apr 11, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Sullivan City, Texas
    UP11030 • Found Feb 28, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 38%101 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP10731 • Found Oct 16, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 54%110 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Laredo, Texas
    UP10372 • Found Mar 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 93%138 lb vs 160–165 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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