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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60217) and 2 other sources
Gerber Zainos-Beltran, a 12-year-old boy, was last seen on March 1, 2013, in Mexicali, Mexico. He left behind a note stating his intention to travel to the United States to find his mother, who was living in Irving, Texas at the time. Unfortunately, he has not been seen or heard from since that day. Despite efforts to locate him, Gerber's whereabouts remain unknown.

At the time of his disappearance, Gerber was 5'2" tall, weighed around 120 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. His case is still unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek information that could lead to his location. His case has been listed with missing persons databases in both Mexico and the U.S., but there have been no significant developments.

The circumstances of Gerber’s disappearance highlight the challenges faced by families separated across borders. His disappearance remains open, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 2013

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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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP81707
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP81707 • Found May 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–18 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 62%167 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California - unidentified case UP90948
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP90948 • Found Sep 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–20 vs 12 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'2"

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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