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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85220)
Rafael Rivera-Cruz, a 27-year-old male, was last seen on September 19, 2021, in Laredo, Texas. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unclear, and his case remains unsolved. Rivera-Cruz is listed on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s missing persons database, and efforts to locate him have so far yielded no substantial leads. His family and law enforcement continue to seek answers, urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the time that has passed, his case remains open and active, with hopes that new information might surface to aid the investigation.
Last Seen: Sep 19, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 27
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 27
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 200–220 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 27
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP132777 • Found Sep 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 53%219 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 200–220 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.