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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11764) and 4 other sources
Rudolph Rodriguez, a 63-year-old man, was last seen on March 1, 2000, in Houston, Texas. His disappearance has puzzled investigators and his family for more than two decades. At the time of his disappearance, Rodriguez's case did not generate much media attention, and details surrounding his last known movements are scarce. He was reported missing after he failed to return home, and no further leads have since emerged that could point toward his whereabouts or explain what happened to him.

The Houston Police Department and other agencies continue to include his case among the city’s many unsolved missing person cases, which often rely on public input and occasional breakthroughs to advance. Rodriguez’s case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), yet it remains unsolved to this day. Given the cold case status, investigators hope that new technology, public involvement, or a witness coming forward might eventually provide answers. The Houston Police Department’s Cold Case Squad has been reexamining older cases like Rodriguez's, but as of now, his fate remains unknown.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2000

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 — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'10"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 165–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3206 • Found Apr 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'10"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
82%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'10"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 165–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'10"
Weight 96%143 lb vs 165–200 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP1843 • Found Oct 26, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'10"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3470 • Found Dec 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 53–75 vs 63
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'10"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17835
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP17835 • Found Aug 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 40–60 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'10"
Weight 98%220 lb vs 165–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
John Doe — Humble, Texas
UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'4"–5'10"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3210 • Found Apr 1, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'10"
Weight 98%145 lb vs 165–200 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3456 • Found Mar 24, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 41–61 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'10"

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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