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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85997)
Mario Tellez Elias, 29, was last seen on June 20, 2018, near McAllen, Texas. Despite efforts by family and authorities, there have been few details regarding his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. At the time of his disappearance, Mario was described as being approximately 5'7", weighing 165 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear, and law enforcement has continued to search for any leads that might shed light on his whereabouts. His case is listed with the Texas Department of Public Safety and NamUs, with ongoing appeals for public assistance to provide any information that could help solve the case.

If anyone has information regarding Mario Tellez Elias, they are encouraged to reach out to local authorities or through the appropriate missing persons channels.

Last Seen: Jun 20, 2018

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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 — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 165–180 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 165–180 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
John Doe — Texas
UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82071
John Doe — Texas
UP82071 • Found Jun 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–51 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165–180 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 49%109 lb vs 165–180 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP101771 • Found May 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Hair 40%Black vs Gray

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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