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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35022) and 4 other sources
Gabriel Espinoza, a 59-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was last seen on April 23, 2001, at his place of employment located on the 7500 block of Sherman Street. When he failed to show up for work, his employer contacted his family, prompting them to report him missing. Gabriel was officially reported missing by his sister on May 9, 2001, after no further contact was made.

At the time of his disappearance, Gabriel was described as 5'4" tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He had distinctive scars on his chest and forehead and multiple tattoos, including a tattoo of the Lady of Guadalupe on his forearm and a rose on his left hand. There were no known leads as to what happened to Gabriel after he left his workplace that evening, and the case remains unsolved despite ongoing investigations by local authorities.

His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and both law enforcement and organizations continue to seek information that could help resolve the mystery surrounding his disappearance.

Last Seen: Apr 23, 2001

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP1843 • Found Oct 26, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3206 • Found Apr 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2089
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2089 • Found Mar 18, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'0" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3210 • Found Apr 1, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP9298 • Found Apr 21, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 59 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP1402 • Found Aug 1, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14223 • Found Jul 8, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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