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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4332) and 5 other sources
Mauro Elias Escobar, a 21-year-old from Houston, Texas, was last seen on April 16, 2004, at a Wendy’s restaurant in the Greenspoint Mall area. He was with two companions, Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez and Silvia Perez. The group was traveling in a blue or gray 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, which was later found abandoned and stripped in a wrecking yard in Humble, Texas, a few days after their disappearance.

Mauro and Jose had been planning to buy farm equipment, with Gonzalez reportedly carrying a large amount of cash at the time. All three individuals vanished that day and have not been heard from since. Authorities suspect foul play in their disappearance, but the case remains unsolved. Mauro was described as 5'10" tall, weighing around 300 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Houston Police Department. Investigators continue to seek leads that could help bring closure to this long-standing mystery.

Last Seen: Apr 15, 2004

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3080
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3080 • Found Jan 18, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 19%166 lb vs 300–320 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Rosenberg, Texas
UP139972 • Found Jun 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"

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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