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Alberto Cotiy Chapeta Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Jul 5, 2016

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Victim Details

Created

Feb 9, 2017

Case Added

Sep 11, 2023

First Name

Alberto

Last Name

Cotiy Chapeta

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

63 inches

Height To

64 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 5, 2016

City

McAllen

State

Texas

County

Hidalgo County

Agency ID

33173

Agency Name

Consulado de Guatemala

Agency City

McAllen

Agency State

Texas

Agency Address

Agency Case #

15-C3-2016

Primary Agency

Consulado de Guatemala

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Sep 30, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37078)

Alberto Cotiy Chapeta, a 24-year-old male, was last seen on July 5, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. His disappearance was reported after he seemingly vanished without a trace. Alberto, who was about 5'3" tall and weighed around 130 pounds, had brown hair and was of Caucasian descent. Unfortunately, few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his case, and as of now, it remains unsolved.

Authorities, along with organizations like Texas EquuSearch, have been involved in efforts to locate him, but there has been no significant progress. Despite the time that has passed, his family and law enforcement continue to seek answers, urging anyone with information to come forward. His case is registered in databases like NamUs, where the search remains ongoing.
Last Seen: Jul 5, 2016

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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.

84%Moderate

John Doe — Pharr, Texas

UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%3 mi away, same county

TimingFound 20 months after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"

Weight 75%101 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

83%Moderate

John Doe — Mission, Texas

UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 8 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"

Weight 91%149 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

82%Moderate

John Doe — Mission, Texas

UP67345 • Found Mar 14, 2020

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"

80%Moderate

John Doe — Mission, Texas

UP80101 • Found Oct 13, 2020

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 13–25 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"–5'4"

Weight 43%85 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

80%Moderate

John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas

UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020

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Sex ✓Male

Age 78%Est. 30–50 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%7 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"

Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing

Race 60%Hispanic

Location 100%7 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"

Weight 88%109 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP17031 • Found Sep 6, 2017

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 98%18 mi away, same county

TimingFound 14 months after last seen

Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"–5'4"

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP73055 • Found Jan 10, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 24 when missing

Race 60%Hispanic

Location 91%44 mi away, same state

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"

76%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP80290 • Found Jan 9, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 24 when missing

Race 60%Hispanic

Location 91%44 mi away, same state

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"–5'4"

76%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP71838 • Found Jan 8, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 24 when missing

Race 60%Hispanic

Location 91%44 mi away, same state

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"

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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Alberto Cotiy Chapeta Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Jul 5, 2016

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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