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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126466) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2024, a sense of concern rippled through a Dallas, Texas community when 64-year-old Steve Hurtado was reported missing. On July 19, 2024, Hurtado, a Hispanic male, was last seen in the 75220 area of Dallas. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of his disappearance remain scarce, leaving his loved ones and community with unanswered questions. At the time he went missing, he was described as being between 6 feet 1 inch and 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing between 125 and 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The Dallas Police Department opened an investigation into Hurtado's disappearance, with their Missing Persons Squad taking the lead on the case. Law enforcement officials have encouraged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward to assist in their efforts to locate him. The case was also entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP126466, a national repository for missing person cases.

Despite these efforts, publicly available information and updates on the investigation have been limited. The absence of widespread media coverage has made it challenging to piece together a comprehensive timeline of events leading up to and following his disappearance. The lack of new information has left the case open, with the Dallas Police Department continuing to seek any leads that could help provide answers and bring a resolution to this unsettling case. The overview of this case is one of many where the details are sparse, and the path to resolution remains unclear, highlighting the silent anguish experienced by the families of the missing.

Last Seen: Jul 19, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142645
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142645 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 64
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142230
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142230 • Found Sep 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 48–62 vs 64
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 100%119 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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