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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP89991) and 2 other sources
Jesus Mendoza, a 21-year-old Hispanic man, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on December 24, 1988, in Cherokee County, Texas. He was last seen on Christmas Eve and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Mendoza was 5'6" tall, weighed approximately 150 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Little is known about the events leading up to his disappearance, and there have been no confirmed sightings or significant developments in his case over the years.

Despite being missing for over three decades, very few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding Mendoza's case. Authorities have not disclosed much about potential leads or suspects. His case remains classified as a missing person case, and efforts to resolve it appear to have stagnated. The Texas Department of Public Safety remains the primary investigating agency, and they continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

The lack of information surrounding Mendoza's disappearance has left his family and investigators with little to work with. No public reports suggest foul play, and no body or evidence has been recovered to suggest what might have happened to him. Given the timeframe and the scarcity of details, Mendoza's case has drawn some attention from true crime enthusiasts who continue to highlight it in hopes of sparking new information.

To date, Mendoza's case remains unsolved, and his whereabouts are unknown. His family and local authorities continue to seek answers about what happened that December night in 1988.

Last Seen: Dec 24, 1988

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Longview, Texas
UP1839 • Found Jul 29, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7121 • Found Sep 2, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–23 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 62%165 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP96534 • Found Dec 22, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3792
John Doe — Texas
UP3792 • Found Jan 20, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–31 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP105338
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP105338 • Found Nov 11, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 64%Est. 25 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%128 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3080
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3080 • Found Jan 18, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 62%166 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%166 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Farmers Branch, Texas - unidentified case UP1397
John Doe — Farmers Branch, Texas
UP1397 • Found Oct 30, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%168 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3916
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3916 • Found May 27, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 62%165 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142230
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142230 • Found Sep 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%119 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas - unidentified case UP155844
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas
UP155844 • Found Feb 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 81%121 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown 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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