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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78242)
Juan Carlos Chavez Serrano, a 51-year-old man, was last seen on May 10, 2016, near Sarita, Texas, as he attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. He was reportedly close to the second U.S. checkpoint in the area when he disappeared. Chavez Serrano was described as being 5'5" tall, weighing around 165 pounds, with brown hair. There are limited details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance, which occurred during his migration journey.

His case has been recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), but despite ongoing investigations, his whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to help uncover what happened during his border crossing attempt. Chavez Serrano's case underscores the many challenges migrants face during such journeys, including dangerous conditions and the risk of disappearing without a trace.
Last Seen: May 10, 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 — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 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 165 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP69844
John Doe — Texas
UP69844 • Found Jan 8, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 29–53 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'5" vs 5'5"
78%Possible
John Doe — Sarita, Texas
UP100298 • Found May 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 5'5"
77%Possible
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 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 28–49 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
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 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 50%112 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP55329 • Found Feb 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP94366
John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
UP94366 • Found Feb 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 63%160 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 84%195 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
Unidentified Person — Texas
UP52742 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 75%4'9"–5'5" 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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