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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94483)
Wilmer Recinos Trujillo, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on May 12, 2022, near Sarita, Texas. He went missing while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, a region notorious for its dangerous conditions and extreme heat. Sarita is located in an area where many migrants try to evade border checkpoints by taking perilous routes through harsh terrain, and many migrants have disappeared or lost their lives in this region.

Wilmer's case, like those of many other migrants, is particularly difficult to investigate due to the remote and dangerous nature of the area. Humanitarian organizations working in South Texas, including those focused on migrant rights, continue to bring attention to the crisis of missing persons in these border regions, emphasizing the dire need for better infrastructure and support for those who undertake such risky journeys.

The investigation into Wilmer's disappearance remains open, and authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to his whereabouts. His case highlights the ongoing migrant crisis in South Texas, where many individuals vanish without a trace while trying to cross the border.

Last Seen: May 12, 2022

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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 — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 70%109 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 38–52 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 days after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 74%112 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 60%Est. 32–64 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'1"–5'2"
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 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 20%5'8" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 34%90 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Brackettville, Texas
UP93228 • Found Apr 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 30–35 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%215 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'1"–5'2"
Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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