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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72281) and 4 other sources
Roberto Franco Jr., a 21-year-old from Pasadena, Texas, was last seen on July 28, 2017. He was reported to have been wearing an orange Magellan shirt, light beige carpenter shorts, camouflage Crocs, and a black cap with a black and white American flag on the front. Roberto has a distinctive tattoo of his last name, "Franco," on his right forearm.

Roberto was last seen traveling with a man named Juan Francisco Hernandez in a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. They were reportedly en route to visit family in Agualeguas, Mexico. The two men crossed the border at Los Indios, but they never made it to their destination. Shortly after his disappearance, Roberto's mother received a ransom call demanding $5,000 for the release of both men, which she paid, but nothing came of it. Since then, neither Roberto nor Hernandez has been seen or heard from.

The case remains unsolved, and both men are still missing. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward, as the circumstances surrounding their disappearance suggest possible foul play. The Pasadena Police Department continues to investigate the case.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Rosenberg, Texas
UP139972 • Found Jun 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91253 • Found Dec 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"

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.