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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP79031)
Jesus Velazquez Rios, a 41-year-old male, was last seen on July 7, 2016, near McAllen, Texas. It is believed that he crossed into the United States on that date, but after his crossing, there have been no further details or sightings. His case remains unsolved, with little information regarding his whereabouts since that day.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear, and investigators have included his case in national missing persons databases to encourage public assistance. Authorities continue to seek any information that might help locate him or provide clues about his last known movements. Velazquez Rios's family and investigators hope that raising awareness about his case will lead to new leads in the search for him.
Last Seen: Jul 7, 2016

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 44%112 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 40%109 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 170 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 95%149 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82518
John Doe — Texas
UP82518 • Found Aug 4, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–43 vs 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"
78%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%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 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP55325 • Found Feb 15, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'5"
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP53236
John Doe — Texas
UP53236 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'5"

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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