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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP981) and 4 other sources
Marco Antonio Pineda, an 18-year-old male, was last seen on April 29, 2002, in El Paso, Texas. Around 9:00 p.m., Marco was picked up by a friend from his home on Kensington Street. However, after this, he disappeared, leaving no clues behind. Marco did not take any belongings that suggested he planned to be away for an extended period, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Marco was wearing a button-down shirt that was light blue on one side and white on the other, along with dark blue sweatpants with a light blue stripe and zippered ankles. He also wore white Converse shoes. Marco is described as having brown hair and eyes, standing 5'5", and weighing around 130 pounds. He had an overlapping right front tooth and might have had facial hair, such as a mustache or goatee.

Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement and his family, no significant developments have emerged in Marco's case. The El Paso Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to his whereabouts, urging anyone with tips to come forward.

Last Seen: Apr 29, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — El Paso, Texas - unidentified case UP57397
John Doe — El Paso, Texas
UP57397 • Found Apr 12, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Fort Bliss, Texas
UP81371 • Found Mar 18, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'5"–5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Santa Teresa, New Mexico
UP146823 • Found Feb 25, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP2978 • Found Jun 29, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 98%115 lb vs 130–140 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — El Paso, Texas
UP93354 • Found Jun 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 130–140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Elfrida, Arizona - unidentified case UP8987
John Doe — Elfrida, Arizona
UP8987 • Found Dec 2, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 57%188 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP6434
John Doe — Arizona
UP6434 • Found Aug 10, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 45%305 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 67%95 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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