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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36173) and 1 other source
Juan Gutierrez-Hernandez, a 51-year-old man, was last seen on July 4, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. He is a Guatemalan citizen described as 5'5" tall, weighing 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Gutierrez-Hernandez has distinct physical features, including a circular scar on his left foot and a mole behind his right ear. The details surrounding his disappearance remain sparse, with no significant updates since the day he was last seen.

Despite being entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), little information has emerged about the circumstances of his disappearance. Local authorities in Hidalgo County continue to investigate the case, but no substantial leads have been reported. His case remains open, and his family and investigators hope that new information will surface to help resolve his disappearance.

Sources: [Charley Project](137), [Uncovered](138).

Last Seen: Jul 4, 2016

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP15553
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP15553 • Found Jun 9, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 62%Est. 58–72 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Juan, Texas - unidentified case UP17504
John Doe — San Juan, Texas
UP17504 • Found Feb 25, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 50%112 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP94598
John Doe — Texas
UP94598 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 48–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 165 lb

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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