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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32271) and 1 other source
John Jairo Gamboa Castillo, 39 years old, was last seen on July 1, 2009, in Houston, Texas. He was reportedly traveling to Houston and has not been seen since. John is described as a Black/African American male, standing 5'10", weighing approximately 190 pounds, with black hair. He has distinctive facial features, including a scar on his forehead, a scar on the left side of his face, and a dimple. When he went missing, he was carrying a passport in the name of Juan Carlos Bonilla Castillo.

Very few details have emerged regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, making it a cold case. Investigators have been working to gather more information, but progress has been limited. His family continues to search for answers, hoping for new leads that could shed light on his whereabouts. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unsolved, and the community is encouraged to come forward with any information that could help bring closure to the case.
Last Seen: Jul 1, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Houston, Texas
UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP11022
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP11022 • Found Feb 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 25%280 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP13490
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP13490 • Found Dec 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 54%130 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP12288
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP12288 • Found Jan 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"–5'11"

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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