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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP95546)
Kevin Antonio Montes Padilla, a 26-year-old man from Honduras, went missing on July 9, 2022, in the Falfurrias, Texas, area after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Kevin's family last heard from him when he communicated that he was in McAllen, Texas, on his journey north. He was reportedly about four hours from Houston at the time. After that, all contact with him ceased, raising concerns among his family.

According to the account shared by a coyote (smuggler) involved in his passage, Kevin became unconscious and fell along the journey. His companions, including the coyote, abandoned him in the desert, leaving him to an unknown fate. His family, desperate for answers, attempted to gather more information about his last known location, but efforts to locate him have so far been unsuccessful. The case highlights the dangers that migrants often face while traveling through perilous routes in search of a better life.

The search for Kevin remains unresolved, with his family appealing to the public for any information that could lead to finding him. The situation underscores the ongoing issue of missing migrants, particularly in remote regions like the deserts of southern Texas, where many disappear without a trace.

Last Seen: Jul 9, 2022

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 28–49 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'1"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'4"
Weight 84%109 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'1"–5'4"
Weight 69%192 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP93259
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP93259 • Found Jun 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"–5'4"
Weight 28%77 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'4"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas - unidentified case UP95100
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas
UP95100 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'1"–5'4"
Weight 53%90 lb vs 135–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP105205
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP105205 • Found Dec 9, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 59%Est. 32–64 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'1"–5'4"

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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