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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP111309) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2023, a family began to worry about the wellbeing of 41-year-old Nelson Castro Contreras. He was last seen on July 13, 2023, in the area of Falfurrias, Texas, which is in Brooks County, or possibly further south in Hidalgo County. At the time of his disappearance, Contreras was described as a Hispanic male, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has black, curly, clean-cut hair and brown eyes. A noticeable feature is a laceration scar located above his right eyebrow.

On the day he went missing, Nelson was wearing a size medium, pink long-sleeved, button-up shirt that had black on the inner collar, along with size 36 Blue Jeans with the label 'JNS' Authentic Golden Boys. He also had on a black pullover hoodie. For footwear, he was wearing black Jordan shoes in a size 10 with white lettering. His accessories included a black ARIAT cap with grey and white lettering, a brown Catholic Scapular around his neck, and a silver ring. He also had on a black belt with a green buckle that featured a black bull, and he carried his black OPPO A57 cell phone in a black case on his belt. Inside the clear phone case was an orange note from his children with the words 'Papa te Amo.'

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency for this case, and they have been looking into the circumstances surrounding Nelson Castro Contreras's disappearance since he was reported missing. The case has been documented with the agency case number 23-48168. As of now, details regarding the specifics of his disappearance have not been widely publicized, and there is no information available to the public about the direction of the investigation or any potential leads. The lack of public information can be difficult for the family and community, leaving many questions unanswered about what might have happened to him after he was last seen. The overview of the case is that Nelson Castro Contreras, a 41-year-old man, vanished under unclear circumstances, and his case is still an active investigation.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 2023

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP133693 • Found Oct 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP132777 • Found Sep 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 54%211 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 180 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.

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