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Erik Cardenas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Baytown, Texas on Aug 15, 2010

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Victim Details

Aug 31, 2010

Dec 27, 2023

Erik

Cardenas

43

27

72 inches

195 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 15, 2010

Baytown

Texas

Harris County

77520

8974

Laredo Police Department

Laredo

Texas

Webb County

78041

Lino Sanchez

Police Investigator

4810 Maher Avenue, Texas

9567952904

Local

Law Enforcement

10-026093

Aug 15, 2010

Laredo Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8033) and 2 other sources
Erik Cardenas, a 27-year-old male from Baytown, Texas, was last seen on August 15, 2010. He was reportedly planning to cross into the United States from Mexico through the Laredo border, but he never made the crossing. Since that time, Erik has not been heard from, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

His case has been listed in various missing persons databases, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and local authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, his disappearance remains unsolved, and there are limited details available about what might have happened. His family and law enforcement continue to hope for any leads that could help bring closure to the case.
Last Seen: Aug 15, 2010

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8033
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7699
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP7699 • Found Jul 17, 2010
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 30–45 vs 27
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 90%230 lb vs 195–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136464
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136464 • Found Jan 6, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 70%249 lb vs 195–200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 0%Blue 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Erik Cardenas was 27 when he was last seen on August 15, 2010. He lived in Baytown, Texas, and was... ...Read More
    12/31/2023

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