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Carlos Costilla Espinoza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eagle Pass, Texas on May 8, 2016

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Victim Details

Created

Jul 1, 2016

Case Added

Jan 16, 2024

First Name

Carlos

Last Name

Costilla Espinoza

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Weight

150 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

May 8, 2016

City

Eagle Pass

State

Texas

County

Maverick County

Agency ID

18496

Agency Name

Maverick County Sheriff's Department

Agency City

Eagle Pass

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Maverick County

Agency Zip Code

78852

Agency Address

1051 Balboa-Jones Boulevard, Texas

Agency Phone

8307732321

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.maverickcountysheriff.com/

Agency Case #

MC16G2709

Primary Agency

Maverick County Sheriff's Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34248)

Carlos Costilla Espinoza, a 24-year-old male, was last seen on May 8, 2016, after crossing the border from Piedras Negras, Mexico, into Eagle Pass, Texas, with his brother. The two had been walking for nearly 18 hours without rest or food. At around 10 p.m. that evening, Carlos became highly agitated and scared, causing him to run off into the darkness. His brother has not seen or heard from him since that night, and despite efforts to locate him, Carlos remains missing.

Authorities have continued to investigate his disappearance, but as of the latest updates, no new information has emerged. His family and law enforcement agencies continue to seek public assistance in finding him, hoping for any leads that could shed light on his whereabouts.
Last Seen: May 8, 2016

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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.

79%Possible

John Doe — Brackettville, Texas

UP93228 • Found Apr 23, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 91%42 mi away, same state

TimingFound 6 years after last seen

Height 68%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'0"

Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

75%Possible

John Doe — Three Rivers, Texas

UP72476 • Found Sep 11, 2019

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 24 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 67%142 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%4'8"–5'0" vs 5'0"

75%Possible

John Doe — Falfurrias, Texas

UP53825 • Found Jan 8, 2017

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 24–38 vs 24

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 60%176 mi away, same state

TimingFound 8 months after last seen

Height 100%5'1"–5'4" vs 5'0"

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 Costilla Espinoza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eagle Pass, Texas on May 8, 2016

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (0)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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