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Edgar Bustamante Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Dec 12, 2016

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Victim Details

Feb 24, 2021

Feb 24, 2021

Edgar

Bustamante

39

30

68 inches

165 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 12, 2016

Houston

Texas

Harris County

No

101099

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Darrin Buse

Detective

1

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

1640003-16

Dec 26, 2016

Houston Police Department

6490

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78214) and 2 other sources
Edgar Bustamante, age 30, was last seen on December 12, 2016, in Houston, Texas. He was reported missing after he left work and never made it home. Despite investigations, no significant leads have emerged, and his disappearance remains unresolved. Edgar is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'8" tall, weighing around 165 pounds, with black hair.

His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where authorities and the public continue to monitor for updates. The Texas Department of Public Safety also maintains his information in their Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in the search for Edgar and help provide answers for his family.
Last Seen: Dec 12, 2016

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP78214
  • Edgar Bustamante - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Rosenberg, Texas
    UP139972 • Found Jun 17, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP132777 • Found Sep 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%181 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 72%125 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP103957 • Found May 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 75%Est. 40–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP91253 • Found Dec 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP67514 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 52%231 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17742
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP17742 • Found Dec 5, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–39 vs 30
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
    Weight 0%71 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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