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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP99542) and 1 other source
On June 13, 2012, 22-year-old Raul Salazar Perfecto was last seen in Laredo, Texas. He is a Hispanic male with dark brown, buzzed short, straight hair, and brown eyes. He stands between 5'6" and 5'8" and weighs between 165 and 175 pounds. Raul wears prescription glasses and has several distinct scars, including one on an eyebrow, a small one on the back of his neck at the base of his skull, and acne scars on his face. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance indicate he was last known to be crossing the border.

At the time he went missing, Raul was possibly wearing black or blue jeans and a long-sleeved black zip-up Ecko Unltd jacket with grey stripes down the arms and the brand's logo on the left chest. He was also wearing black and white Nike tennis shoes in a size 8. He had a cord necklace with a dark silver or grey metal crucifix and was known to carry a circular "tetragrammaton" charm with a star and other symbols inside his wallet. His driver's license was also believed to be with him.

The disappearance of Raul Salazar Perfecto has left his family with many unanswered questions. The initial report was filed with the Laredo Police Department, and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is the primary investigating agency. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open. The investigation has involved multiple agencies, including the Webb County Medical Examiner's Office. The lack of clear details about what happened to Raul after he was last seen crossing the border has made the search for answers a difficult and painful journey for his loved ones. The official investigation continues in the hope of one day providing his family with the closure they seek.

Last Seen: Jun 13, 2012

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Webb County, Texas
UP12912 • Found May 22, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 98%146 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP13058 • Found Feb 18, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15115
John Doe — Texas
UP15115 • Found Jun 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14850
John Doe — Texas
UP14850 • Found Jun 8, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP102019 • Found Jan 13, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–23 vs 22
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'6"–5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Zapata, Texas
UP11319 • Found Apr 29, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 22
Race 60%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 76%128 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP11295 • Found Aug 24, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–32 vs 22
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
77%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP82421 • Found May 27, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"

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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