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Hugo Lopez Vargas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Levanton, Texas on Dec 17, 2017

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Victim Details

Jul 13, 2018

Sep 11, 2023

Hugo

Lopez Vargas

32

24

62 inches

125 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 17, 2017

Levanton

Texas

Hidalgo County

38997

Consulado de Guatemala

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

78501

Cristy Andrino

Consul

705 S. Broadway Street, Texas

9564293413

Other

Other

02-N109-2018

Jan 9, 2018

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

10066

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51148) and 1 other source
Hugo Lopez Vargas, a 24-year-old male, was last seen on December 17, 2017, in Levanton, Texas. His disappearance was reported through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where his physical characteristics were listed, including his height of 5'2", weight of 125 pounds, and black hair. Despite efforts to gather information about his case, very few details have emerged regarding the circumstances of his disappearance.

Vargas' case is among many unsolved missing persons cases in Texas. Law enforcement agencies continue to seek information from the public, hoping to uncover any leads that could help locate him. His family and friends are still awaiting any developments that might provide answers to his sudden disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 17, 2017

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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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 94%109 lb vs 125 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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 32%77 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 26%74 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
    John Doe — Texas
    UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'2"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'2"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP73055 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'2"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71838
    John Doe — Texas
    UP71838 • Found Jan 8, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'2"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP58809 • Found Jan 7, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'2"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP52708 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–37 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'2"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP81884 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–31 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'2" 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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