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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP99543) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2022, a sense of unease settled over a family in Texas when 24-year-old Adalberto Martinez Esquivel vanished. A Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, Adalberto was last seen in Laredo, Texas, on May 7, 2022. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed approximately 150 to 160 pounds. His family remembers him as having straight, short black hair and a short beard. He has several distinguishing physical features, including pierced ears, a scar on his right shin, and a small brown mole on his lower back. When he was last seen, he was wearing a green t-shirt, black pants, and a black hat with what was likely a yellow horse logo on the front. He was also wearing black hiking-style boots and was carrying a green backpack. Inside his black wallet were his identification and a prayer card, and he wore a brown scapular.

The days leading up to and following May 7, 2022, are filled with uncertainty for those who know and love Adalberto. The specific details surrounding the moment he went missing are not widely known, leaving a painful void for his family. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is the primary investigating agency in this troubling case. Despite the passage of time, information about potential leads or any persons of interest has not been publicly disclosed. The lack of new information has compounded the family's distress, leaving them to wonder about the circumstances that led to his disappearance and his current whereabouts.

The investigation into Adalberto Martinez Esquivel's disappearance remains active, with law enforcement continuing to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families caught in a state of perpetual uncertainty. Community members and the public are urged to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, as it could be the key to providing answers and bringing Adalberto home. The family continues to hope for his safe return, holding onto memories of him while grappling with the pain of his absence.

Last Seen: May 7, 2022

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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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 79%192 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP132777 • Found Sep 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%219 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 93%181 lb vs 150–160 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.