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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP93039)
Kenia Cruz-Gomez, an 18-year-old from Falfurrias, Texas, was last seen on May 22, 2016. Despite efforts to locate her, she remains missing. Her case is part of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse, which coordinates search efforts for missing individuals across the state. Falfurrias, located in Brooks County, is known for its challenges in handling missing persons cases due to its proximity to routes often used by migrants, leading to complex investigations and resource allocation issues.

Local organizations and search groups, such as Texas EquuSearch, are often involved in missing person cases in South Texas. These groups provide crucial search and recovery services, working closely with families and law enforcement in efforts to find missing individuals. In cases like Kenia’s, the community's involvement remains vital in hopes of gathering new information that could lead to her whereabouts.

Despite the ongoing search, Kenia’s family continues to await answers. The case remains active, and law enforcement encourages anyone with information to come forward to aid in resolving her disappearance.

Last Seen: May 22, 2016

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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
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP105721 • Found May 1, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'8" vs 5'1"–5'2"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP73948 • Found May 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 12–17 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 75%4'6"–5'2" vs 5'1"–5'2"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP137843 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 75%4'10"–5'5" vs 5'1"–5'2"

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.