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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40173) and 1 other source
Antonio Vail Lopez, a 16-year-old boy from McAllen, Texas, went missing on May 13, 2017. He was last seen in the McAllen area, and since that time, his family and law enforcement have worked tirelessly to uncover any leads regarding his whereabouts. Antonio’s case, like many missing persons, has not garnered widespread media attention, but it remains a subject of concern for local authorities and his community.

At the time of his disappearance, Antonio was described as having black hair and brown eyes, and standing around 5'4" tall. His family continues to hope for his safe return and has urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement. Despite ongoing investigations, there has been no significant development in the case, and Antonio's whereabouts remain unknown. His case is listed in various missing person databases, including NAMUS, which helps keep his information accessible to the public.

Antonio’s disappearance, occurring when he was still a minor, has raised concerns about potential foul play or other unfortunate circumstances, but there is no confirmed information that explains what led to his disappearance. Law enforcement continues to ask for tips from the public in the hope that new information may arise to solve this unresolved case.

Last Seen: May 13, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP80101 • Found Oct 13, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 13–25 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 4'9"
Weight 90%85 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%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 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'2"–5'4" vs 4'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 18–25 vs 16
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 4%5'4" vs 4'9"
Weight 100%101 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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