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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65577) and 3 other sources
Benito Rodriguez, a 64-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, went missing on January 11, 2017. Rodriguez's disappearance was first noted when his family grew concerned after they lost contact with him and discovered his pets had been left unattended, which was highly unusual behavior for him. This prompted a welfare check by the police, who confirmed that Rodriguez had not been seen or heard from since that day.

Rodriguez was described as being 5'8" tall and weighing around 145 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He is Hispanic, with brown hair and brown eyes. Despite efforts by his family and authorities, no substantial leads have surfaced in the years following his disappearance. The case has since been categorized as a long-term missing person case, with little information available about what may have happened to him.

The case has been part of ongoing investigations in El Paso, where the local police department has a dedicated Cold Case Unit that works on unsolved cases, including missing persons. This team reexamines evidence and collaborates with agencies like the Texas Rangers and the FBI, hoping that new forensic techniques might offer clues to solve cases like Rodriguez's. However, as of now, no breakthroughs have been reported in his case, leaving his family still searching for answers.

Last Seen: Jan 11, 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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — El Paso, Texas
UP79032 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–11'8"
Weight 9%213 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — El Paso, Texas - unidentified case UP52465
John Doe — El Paso, Texas
UP52465 • Found Aug 28, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–11'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 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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