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Gustavo Ayala Missing Person Case

Last seen in Falfurrias, Texas on Apr 19, 2011

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Victim Details

Sep 14, 2012

Aug 21, 2018

Gustavo

Ayala

39

24

66 inches

68 inches

240 lbs

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 19, 2011

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

12318

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

78355

701 East Rice Street, Texas

3613253696

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.brooks.tx.us/default.aspx?Brooks_County/Sheriff

11-04-22-063

Apr 23, 2011

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17426) and 2 other sources
Gustavo Ayala, a 24-year-old man, was last seen on April 19, 2011, in Falfurrias, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Ayala was described as standing 5'6" tall and weighing around 240 pounds, with black hair. Despite extensive searches and public appeals for information, very few details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have emerged.

The case has been listed in national missing persons databases such as NamUs, where it continues to be monitored for any new leads or tips. Authorities and his family remain hopeful that the public may provide crucial information that could help resolve his case, as no significant developments have been reported since he went missing. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, as they work to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 19, 2011

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17426 - Office of Justice Programs
  • [XLS] April 2018 - Hidalgo County

    • 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 — Texas
    UP13598 • Found Jun 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    82%Moderate
    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 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 49%160 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP9713 • Found Jun 6, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 37%150 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%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 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 23%138 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP9717 • Found Apr 19, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 26%140 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP12306 • Found Jan 2, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 26%140 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    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 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 37%150 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP12231 • Found Jul 26, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    80%Moderate
    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 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 14%130 lb vs 240–250 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Linn, Texas - unidentified case UP14972
    John Doe — Linn, Texas
    UP14972 • Found Feb 23, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"

    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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    Gustavo Ayala was 24 when he was last seen on April 19, 2011, in Falfurrias, Texas. He was reported... ...Read More
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