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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33694)
Jose Contreras-Gonzales, a 41-year-old man from McAllen, Texas, went missing on November 9, 2015. He was last seen in McAllen, but the details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. At the time he went missing, Jose was described as being 5'7" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was of Caucasian descent. Despite extensive efforts from both local authorities and national databases, his case remains unsolved, and no significant leads have been reported in recent years.

His case is listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS), indicating that it has drawn the attention of federal and state organizations involved in missing person cases. Additionally, online platforms continue to appeal for more information to help uncover what happened to Jose. Investigators have urged anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts or any details related to the case to come forward to aid in the search.

Despite the time that has passed since his disappearance, the case remains open, and it is one of the many unsolved missing person cases in Texas. The disappearance of Jose Contreras-Gonzales is a somber reminder of the many individuals who have vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving families and communities searching for answers.

Last Seen: Nov 9, 2015

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — San Carlos, Texas
UP14507 • Found Oct 25, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%200 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 86%149 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%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 41 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 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 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — South Padre Island, Texas - unidentified case UP15278
John Doe — South Padre Island, Texas
UP15278 • Found Dec 27, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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 41 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 180 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP94598
John Doe — Texas
UP94598 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 48–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP15339 • Found Apr 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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