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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP79846)
Elvia Cruz Pérez, a 36-year-old woman, went missing on June 23, 2011, after last being seen in McAllen, Texas. Originally from Mexico, Elvia was attempting to reach Houston as her final destination when she vanished. She had crossed into Texas through Reynosa, Tamaulipas, with the assistance of a guide. According to available information, Elvia last communicated with her family after she arrived in Texas, but she was then detained by the guide, and no further contact has been made.

Her case highlights the vulnerabilities faced by individuals trying to navigate immigration routes, particularly along the Texas-Mexico border. Despite numerous efforts, her whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities have yet to uncover significant leads that could explain her disappearance. Elvia’s case, like many others involving missing migrants, remains unresolved, leaving her family in limbo as they continue to search for answers. Her disappearance is one of many in the region that remain unsolved, complicating the search due to the nature of border crossings and the transient environment surrounding them.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2011

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP12475 • Found Sep 2, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 26–50 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Linn, Texas
UP9329 • Found Jul 13, 2011
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 91%120 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14863
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14863 • Found Jun 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–47 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP16660
Jane Doe — Texas
UP16660 • Found Jul 25, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%4'11"–5'2" vs 5'4"–5'6"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — El Cenizo, Texas
UP11710 • Found May 16, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 20–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 97%156 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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