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Carlos Arellano Missing Person Case

Last seen in El Paso, Texas on Dec 19, 2018

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Victim Details

Apr 4, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

Carlos

Arellano

22

15

64 inches

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 19, 2018

El Paso

Texas

El Paso County

79901

Yes

124331

El Paso Police Department

El Paso

Texas

El Paso County

79903

Juan Reyes Ruiz

Detective

911 North Raynor, Texas

9158324400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.elpasotexas.gov/police-department

19-003165

Jan 3, 2019

El Paso Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102116) and 4 other sources
Carlos Arellano, a 15-year-old male, was last seen on December 19, 2018, in El Paso, Texas. Details about the circumstances of his disappearance remain limited. Authorities have been actively investigating the case, but no major breakthroughs have been reported since he went missing. As with many cases involving missing minors, the investigation focuses on potential leads while the family continues to seek answers.

Despite the challenges, Arellano's case remains open, with both law enforcement and the community hoping for new information to surface. Missing persons bulletins have been circulated, and the authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Last Seen: Dec 19, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Cold Cases - City of San Antonio
  • Carlos Antonio Arellano Obituary - El Paso Times
  • El Paso Police Department - Wikipedia
  • Extradited: the banishment of justice in Mexico - El Paso Matters

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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 — El Paso, Texas - unidentified case UP57397
    John Doe — El Paso, Texas
    UP57397 • Found Apr 12, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 18–32 vs 15
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Teresa, New Mexico
    UP146823 • Found Feb 25, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'4"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — El Paso, Texas
    UP93354 • Found Jun 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 83%142 lb vs 120 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Anthony, New Mexico
    UP133011 • Found Jan 21, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–31 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Teresa, New Mexico
    UP146851 • Found Apr 23, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'4"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Teresa, New Mexico
    UP134704 • Found Jul 19, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 15 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%12 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'0"–5'8" vs 5'4"
    Hair 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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