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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11055) and 6 other sources
Jiovany Gomez, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on November 27, 2010, from San Marcos, Texas. At the time, he was visiting relatives in Texas from his home in Chicago, Illinois. On the day of his disappearance, Jiovany was accompanied by his uncle Ricardo Gomez and three other men: Luis Hernandez, Carlos Ortega-Gonzales, and Nicholas Munoz. The group had traveled to Laredo, Texas, reportedly to pick up paperwork for a vehicle. Afterward, they crossed the border into Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, for a shopping trip.

The group was last heard from when Luis Hernandez called his wife, stating they would return by evening, but they never made it back. Law enforcement was alerted on November 30 when the adults failed to show up for work. The group was traveling in a green 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with Texas license plates AD98575. Despite searches, there has been no further trace of them, and foul play is suspected. Jiovany’s case remains classified as endangered, and it is believed they may still be in Mexico.

Authorities are still seeking any information related to Jiovany’s whereabouts and those of the other missing individuals. Despite being initially classified as a possible runaway case, the circumstances of the group’s sudden disappearance and the lack of communication have raised concerns of foul play.

Last Seen: Nov 27, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP161776 • Found Jul 23, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP12033 • Found Dec 10, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 13–20 vs 14 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 54%209 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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.