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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86296)
Kevin Cordon Oliva, a 25-year-old migrant, went missing on March 17, 2021, in the dangerous brushlands surrounding Falfurrias, Texas. Like many migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, Kevin faced the deadly terrain of Brooks County, where extreme heat, lack of water, and treacherous conditions lead to many deaths each year. Migrants like Kevin often attempt to bypass the Border Patrol checkpoint by walking miles through remote ranches, a path that can be fatal without proper resources or guidance.

The last known location of Kevin was in this hazardous area, where dehydration and exhaustion claim many lives. Organizations such as the South Texas Human Rights Center in Falfurrias work tirelessly to assist families searching for missing loved ones, often retrieving information from the field. Despite these efforts, the vastness of the terrain and lack of immediate data make rescue operations and recoveries difficult. Unfortunately, cases like Kevin's represent just one of many tragic disappearances of migrants in South Texas, where many remain missing indefinitely.
Last Seen: Mar 17, 2021

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'4"–5'7"
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 94%192 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 28–49 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 26–41 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'4"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP85709 • Found Oct 20, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 24–40 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP137849 • Found Jan 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP84194
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP84194 • Found Aug 17, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 0%74 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 40%109 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 95%149 lb vs 170 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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