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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP98813)
Manuel Vaca Cazares, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 2011, in McAllen, Texas. Little is publicly known about the events leading up to his disappearance, and authorities have yet to resolve the case. His name remains listed in missing persons databases such as the Texas Department of Public Safety's Missing Persons Clearinghouse, which continues to update cases and gather information that might lead to his location.

The McAllen region, due to its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, has seen several missing persons cases over the years, with some involving cross-border activity. However, there is no publicly available information that connects Manuel's case to any particular circumstance or incident at this time. Family members and authorities continue to appeal for any tips or leads that could shed light on his whereabouts, and his case remains open as part of ongoing efforts to locate missing persons in the area.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2011

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'1"–6'2"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 140–180 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP110799 • Found Aug 24, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14281 • Found Sep 28, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–47 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"
75%Possible
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 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"–6'2"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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