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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP960) and 6 other sources
Samuel Lee Hernandez, a 46-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, was last seen on July 19, 1997. He made a phone call to his family from a payphone, informing them that he was on his way to Denver, Colorado. However, he never arrived, and his family has not heard from him since. At the time of his disappearance, Hernandez was dealing with multiple health issues, including diabetes, seizures, and back problems resulting from an injury. He was also disabled due to a stroke, which caused his lip to twist. Hernandez was last seen wearing a pullover shirt, Levi's jeans, and sneakers.

There were some sporadic reports of contact after his disappearance. His wife received a call in 2000 stating that Hernandez was living in Utah, using his sister's address to collect his Social Security checks. However, his family reportedly lost contact with him in 2010. Despite these potential leads, Hernandez's whereabouts remain unknown, and foul play is suspected in his disappearance.

The case remains open, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward as his family continues to seek answers.

Last Seen: Jul 19, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP3290 • Found Sep 1, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 38%130 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — El Paso, Texas - unidentified case UP14566
John Doe — El Paso, Texas
UP14566 • Found Sep 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 60%147 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — El Paso, Texas
UP79032 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 46 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 100%213 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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