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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16821)
Edwin Garcia Herrera, a 23-year-old male, went missing on July 28, 2011, in Falfurrias, Texas. His disappearance occurred under distressing circumstances as he was reportedly attempting to cross the border from Mexico into Texas. Edwin last contacted his wife on July 21, 2011, informing her that he was in Mexico and planned to arrive in Houston within two days. However, she never heard from him again. According to individuals who were traveling with him, Edwin fell ill while traversing the harsh desert terrain, and he was unable to continue the journey.

Those who were with him at the time mentioned that he was left behind near Falfurrias, under a tree with a supply of water, as they continued their journey. Although he was still alive when they parted ways, he reportedly instructed the group not to seek help from immigration authorities, expressing his determination to find another way to reach his destination. Unfortunately, no further contact or sightings of Edwin have been reported since that day, and his case remains unsolved, with his fate unknown.

Authorities continue to search for clues and appeal to the public for information that could help locate Edwin or explain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The case remains open, and his family continues to seek closure after more than a decade of uncertainty.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 2011

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15345
John Doe — Texas
UP15345 • Found Aug 15, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP14328 • Found Sep 5, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15115
John Doe — Texas
UP15115 • Found Jun 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14850
John Doe — Texas
UP14850 • Found Jun 8, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP102019 • Found Jan 13, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–23 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'6"–5'7"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP13440 • Found Nov 30, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14854 • Found Sep 5, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 24–36 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'6"–5'7"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'6"–5'7"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP51234
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP51234 • Found Jan 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14282
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14282 • Found Oct 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'6"–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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