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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9522) and 4 other sources
Virginia Canales, a 44-year-old woman, went missing from Laredo, Texas, on July 13, 2007. On the day of her disappearance, there is information indicating that she may have crossed the border into Mexico around 8:45 p.m. in her gray 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck, which bore Texas license plate number 7ZFR57. Since that time, no one has heard from her, and the details surrounding her case remain limited.

Canales, also known by the nickname "Vicky," is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She stood about 5 feet tall and weighed around 130 pounds at the time of her disappearance. She had pierced ears and was last seen driving her vehicle, which remains a significant part of the investigation. Despite efforts by local authorities, including the Laredo Police Department, little progress has been made in determining her whereabouts or what may have led to her vanishing.

Her case highlights the difficulties often faced in cross-border disappearances, especially given the complexities of investigating cases involving potential international elements. While leads have been scarce, Canales' family and law enforcement continue to hope for new information that might provide answers.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Mission, Texas
UP9735 • Found Oct 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 32%180 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Rio Bravo, Texas
UP4985 • Found Aug 1, 2007
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 15–50 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Webb County, Texas
UP9393 • Found Jun 25, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 60%Est. 18–59 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
Weight 67%96 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 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.