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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4425) and 5 other sources
Jose Moreno Caballero, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on March 7, 1996, in Dumas, Texas. On that day, a relative dropped him off at a bus station, as he was preparing to travel to El Paso, Texas, for a family reunion. However, Caballero never arrived at his destination and has not been heard from since. His family noted that he seemed nervous about the trip, which has raised questions about his state of mind leading up to his disappearance.

At the time of his disappearance, Caballero was wearing a red sweater, a tan jacket, and jeans. He was also known to habitually wear non-prescription sunglasses. He stood about 5'8" to 5'9" tall, weighed between 150 and 160 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, including involvement from law enforcement and missing persons networks, no significant leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts.

Caballero's case remains open as authorities continue to seek any information that could shed light on what happened to him. Investigators from the Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies continue to encourage the public to come forward with any tips that might help resolve this decades-old mystery.

Last Seen: Mar 7, 1996

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP96335 • Found Apr 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 39%364 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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.