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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1112) and 6 other sources
In the spring of 2004, a young man named Mauro Munoz-Hernandez vanished without a trace from East Chicago, Indiana, leaving his loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty. On April 29, 2004, the 23-year-old was last seen at approximately 12:00 p.m. at a train station located in the vicinity of the 5600 block of Indianapolis Boulevard. Since that day, there has been no contact from him, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown. The lack of information has made the search for answers a difficult and painful journey for his family and the investigators handling his case. The East Chicago Police Department has been investigating his disappearance, but few details have been made public over the years.

Mauro, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, was 23 years old at the time he went missing. He stood at 5'10" and weighed approximately 172 pounds. His distinguishing features included a mole on his left cheek and two moles on his right cheek. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding him, and his case remains an open investigation. His family and community continue to hold out for any information that might lead to his whereabouts and bring an end to their prolonged ordeal.

The case of Mauro Munoz-Hernandez is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void in the lives of those who care for them. With very few leads, investigators have faced significant challenges in piecing together the events of that day. The overview of the case highlights a young man who disappeared from a public place in the middle of the day, with no apparent reason or witnesses to provide clarity. His family has been left to grapple with the ambiguity of his fate, a burden they have carried for over two decades. The search for Mauro continues, driven by the unwavering hope that one day, answers will be found and a sense of closure can be brought to his loved ones.

Last Seen: Apr 29, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%19 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 84%203 lb vs 172 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — East Chicago, Indiana
UP15431 • Found Nov 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–34 vs 23 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Gary, Indiana - unidentified case UP13137
John Doe — Gary, Indiana
UP13137 • Found Aug 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%140 lb vs 172 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP139137
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139137 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%19 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 76%134 lb vs 172 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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.

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