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FRANKLIN HERNANDES Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Aug 23, 2021

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Victim Details

Created

Aug 29, 2021

Case Added

Aug 29, 2021

First Name

FRANKLIN

Last Name

HERNANDES

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Weight

120 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 23, 2021

City

Dallas

State

Texas

County

Dallas County

Zip Code

75243

Tribal Land

Agency ID

106867

Agency Name

Dallas Police Department

Agency City

Dallas

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Dallas County

Agency Zip Code

75215

Agency Contact

Jeff DebevecD

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

Agency Phone

2146714268

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

Agency Case #

153049-2021

Agency Report Date

Aug 23, 2021

Primary Agency

Dallas Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 9, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP83733)

Franklin Hernandes, a 16-year-old from Dallas, Texas, was last seen on August 23, 2021. The details surrounding his disappearance remain scarce, and law enforcement agencies have been involved in efforts to locate him. As with many cases involving minors, the authorities are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. In situations like these, quick reporting and public involvement can play a crucial role in finding missing persons, especially vulnerable youth.

The Dallas Police Department Missing Person Squad continues to investigate cases like Franklin's, encouraging the public to stay vigilant and submit any tips that might aid in the search. Given the challenges involved in missing person cases, Franklin's family and authorities are relying on any leads that could bring about a resolution to this distressing situation.
Last Seen: Aug 23, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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

John Doe — Dallas, Texas

UP103795 • Found Feb 13, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 16–24 vs 16 when missing

Location 99%14 mi away, same county

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"

Weight 47%160 lb vs 120 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

77%Possible

John Doe — Princeton, Texas

UP129107 • Found Sep 5, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 16 when missing

Location 96%23 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"

Weight 100%100–120 lb vs 120 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

77%Possible

John Doe — Dallas, Texas

UP126939 • Found Jan 23, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 16 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 100%7 mi away, same county

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"

Weight 58%155 lb vs 120 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Dallas, Texas

UP127084 • Found Sep 14, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 16 when missing

Race 60%White

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"

Weight 100%121 lb vs 120 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Austin, Texas

UP161776 • Found Jul 23, 2026

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 57%192 mi away, same state

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"

Weight 100%132 lb vs 120 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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FRANKLIN HERNANDES Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Aug 23, 2021

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Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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