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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP80578)
José María Sedano Posadas, aged 23, was last seen on April 2, 2008, when he left his home in Rio Bravo, Texas. Originally from Puebla, Mexico, José was known to be a quiet and reserved man who enjoyed soccer and video games. Prior to his disappearance, he had lost his job at the end of March 2008, which caused significant financial stress. His family believes that this may have prompted him to leave in search of work, although he did not reveal his exact plans.

On the day he disappeared, José told his mother and sister that he would be gone for a few months and packed a small bag of clothes. He left on his bicycle and was not heard from again. His family filed a missing person report about 20 days later, though there were initial difficulties in getting authorities to take their case seriously. Over the years, José’s family has continued to search for him, but no solid leads or information about his whereabouts have surfaced.

There are some theories that José might have attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, but this has not been confirmed. His family remains in limbo, not knowing whether he is alive or what might have happened to him. José’s mother and siblings, who remain deeply affected by his absence, have held onto the hope that they will one day find out what happened to him. Despite the many years that have passed, they continue to seek answers in a case that remains unresolved.

Last Seen: Apr 2, 2008

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6493 • Found Jul 7, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6441 • Found Sep 9, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23
Race 60%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP10372 • Found Mar 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 98%138 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6479 • Found May 8, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 25 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP5040 • Found Aug 28, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 75%120 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — La Havana, Texas - unidentified case UP15864
John Doe — La Havana, Texas
UP15864 • Found Aug 8, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%98 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — El Cenizo, Texas
UP6550 • Found Sep 1, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP13464 • Found Aug 28, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP11713 • Found Aug 12, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Laredo, Texas
UP6495 • Found Jun 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 50%105 lb vs 155 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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