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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10876) and 4 other sources
Ruben Cantu, a 34-year-old man from Laredo, Texas, was last seen on March 29, 1995. At the time of his disappearance, Ruben was believed to be traveling by Greyhound bus from Laredo to San Antonio, Texas. He suffered from mental health issues and was considered disabled, adding urgency to the search for him. Unfortunately, Ruben never arrived at his destination, and he has not been seen or heard from since that day.

Ruben is described as being between 5'5" and 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 160-170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His disappearance has been classified as an endangered missing person case, and despite the passage of time, no new leads have emerged that could provide answers about what happened to him during or after his bus journey. The Laredo Police Department and other agencies continue to search for information that might help resolve the mystery surrounding Ruben's disappearance.

His case remains unsolved, and investigators still seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough in locating him or determining his fate. The case is maintained in databases such as NamUs, where updates and relevant details are recorded for public reference.

Last Seen: Mar 29, 1995

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP5046 • Found May 28, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP4954 • Found Jun 20, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 86%132 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP5038 • Found Oct 27, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Webb County, Texas
UP5034 • Found Sep 1, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP5044 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 82%201 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP5048 • Found Sep 25, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Rio Bravo, Texas
UP4955 • Found Jun 6, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6502 • Found Jun 30, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6478 • Found Apr 9, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 47%225 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP5043 • Found May 23, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 90%135 lb vs 160–170 lb
Eyes 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.