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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP111824)
Miguel Leyva, a 21-year-old male, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on March 4, 1995, in El Paso, Texas. The young man's case has remained unsolved for nearly three decades, leaving his family and investigators with many unanswered questions.

At the time of his disappearance, Leyva had distinctive physical features that set him apart. These characteristics could have been crucial in identifying him, but unfortunately, they have not led to any significant breakthroughs in the case. The last confirmed sighting of Miguel was in El Paso, Texas, on the day he went missing.

Intriguingly, reports suggest that Miguel may have left El Paso for Juarez, Mexico, in the company of an associate. This information adds a cross-border element to the investigation, potentially complicating efforts to locate him. The identity of this associate and the nature of their relationship with Miguel remain unclear, leaving room for speculation about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Despite the passage of time, Miguel Leyva's case remains open, with his details listed in missing persons databases. The lack of closure in this case continues to affect those who knew him, as well as the broader community in El Paso. As with many long-term missing persons cases, any new information or leads could be crucial in finally resolving the mystery of Miguel Leyva's disappearance.

Last Seen: Mar 4, 1995

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — Fort Bliss, Texas
UP81371 • Found Mar 18, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3246 • Found Jan 13, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 58%127 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3676 • Found Sep 27, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–24 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 94%157 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black 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.