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Jose Valles Mendoza Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on May 1, 2019

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Victim Details

Mar 6, 2020

Sep 11, 2023

Jose

Valles Mendoza

28

21

64 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 1, 2019

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

Unknown

77008

Consulado General de El Salvador

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

78501

Maritza Aleida Trejo

Consul

701 South Broadway Street, Texas

9567895925

Other

Other

PNLSL03-2020

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66232) and 1 other source
Jose Valles Mendoza, a 21-year-old male, was last seen on May 1, 2019, in McAllen, Texas. Details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, and no significant leads have emerged since. He was described as being 5'4" tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair. His case is listed in national missing person databases such as NamUs, where efforts continue to seek information from the public.

Authorities have been working to gather more details, but the investigation has not advanced significantly. Like many missing person cases, Mendoza’s disappearance remains unsolved, and his family is left searching for answers. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is encouraged to contact local authorities to help bring closure to his loved ones.
Last Seen: May 1, 2019

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 60%167 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP84194
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP84194 • Found Aug 17, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 19%74 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP93259
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP93259 • Found Jun 28, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    Weight 26%77 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 12–20 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 0%205 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 88%109 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 6%192 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — La Joya, Texas
    UP75426 • Found Oct 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 0%40 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas - unidentified case UP95100
    Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas
    UP95100 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 54%90 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas - unidentified case UP67345
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP67345 • Found Mar 14, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 21
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'4"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 91%149 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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