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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94098) and 1 other source
Jose Garcia Ramirez, a 20-year-old, was last seen on September 8, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. Ramirez’s case remains unresolved, and authorities continue their efforts to gather information regarding his whereabouts. His disappearance was recorded in multiple missing person databases, and investigators are urging anyone with potential leads to come forward.

Ramirez was last seen in an area close to the Texas-Mexico border, which has seen a number of similar disappearances in recent years. Despite this, no major developments have surfaced in his case. Families and law enforcement remain hopeful that someone may come forward with information to help solve the mystery behind his disappearance.

This case remains part of broader efforts in Texas to address the many missing persons cases that involve individuals disappearing in remote or border regions, often under unclear circumstances.

Last Seen: Sep 8, 2016

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP50806 • Found May 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 95%117 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 96%167 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Rio Grande City, Texas
UP53382 • Found May 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–24 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 32%205 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 57%192 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP73055 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP52740 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–33 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP53213
John Doe — Texas
UP53213 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–29 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP85860
John Doe — Texas
UP85860 • Found Jan 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'6"–5'8"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP52606 • Found May 25, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"

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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