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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91436)
Gustavo Cruz Herrera, a 34-year-old man, was last seen on June 7, 2019, after crossing into Texas at McAllen. His case has raised significant concern as details emerged that Gustavo had crossed the border with a friend who later informed his family that he was left about 20 to 30 minutes inside Texas. Unfortunately, there has been little additional information about his whereabouts since that time, and his case remains unsolved.

Efforts to find Gustavo have been ongoing, but no breakthroughs have been reported. His case is listed on national missing persons databases, including NamUs, which provides investigative support and forensic services to help resolve cases like his. Authorities continue to seek public assistance and any information that might help bring closure to his family.
Last Seen: Jun 7, 2019

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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.

83%Moderate
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 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
John Doe — Texas
UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 34
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Encino, Texas - unidentified case UP83518
John Doe — Encino, Texas
UP83518 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 34–37 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Santiago Cruz)
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 180 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 18–32 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 30%109 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 34%112 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.

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