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Carlos Pineda Mendez Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on May 10, 2017

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Victim Details

Created

Nov 7, 2017

Case Added

Sep 11, 2023

First Name

Carlos

Last Name

Pineda Mendez

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

61 inches

Height To

62 inches

Weight

170 lbs

Weight To

180 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

May 10, 2017

City

McAllen

State

Texas

County

Hidalgo County

Agency ID

34261

Agency Name

Consulado de Guatemala

Agency City

McAllen

Agency State

Texas

Agency Address

Agency Case #

45-N109-2017

Primary Agency

Consulado de Guatemala

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40622)

Carlos Pineda Mendez, a 45-year-old male, was last seen on May 10, 2017, in McAllen, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Mendez was reported to be around 5'1" tall and weighed approximately 170 pounds, with black hair. His disappearance remains unresolved, and limited details have emerged regarding the circumstances of that day.

Authorities have not provided further information about possible leads, and Mendez's case is still open. His family and investigators continue to seek any assistance from the public to help locate him or understand what may have happened. Tips are encouraged to be directed to the Texas Department of Public Safety or local authorities, as they continue to hope for breakthroughs in this ongoing case.
Last Seen: May 10, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Hidalgo, Texas

UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%7 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 84%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'2"

Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–180 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

79%Possible

John Doe — San Juan, Texas

UP17504 • Found Feb 25, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45

Race 100%White

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 10 months after last seen

79%Possible

John Doe — Mission, Texas

UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 70%Est. 28–42 vs 45 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 84%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'2"

Weight 96%149 lb vs 170–180 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP94598 • Found Jun 14, 2021

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 48–50 vs 45 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 87%57 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Pharr, Texas

UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing

Race 60%Hispanic

Location 100%3 mi away, same county

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 84%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'2"

Weight 47%112 lb vs 170–180 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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Carlos Pineda Mendez Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on May 10, 2017

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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