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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28919) and 1 other source
Marilu Alas Santos, a 29-year-old woman, was last seen on September 5, 2012, in McAllen, Texas. There is limited public information about the specific circumstances of her disappearance, but her case has been registered with NamUs and the Texas Department of Public Safety as a missing person. Marilu is described as being 5'5", weighing approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair.

Her case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking any leads or information that might provide insights into her disappearance. Efforts to raise awareness through various online missing persons bulletins continue, with law enforcement urging the public to come forward with any details that could assist in the investigation. Marilu’s case highlights the challenges of unresolved disappearances, where community support and tips can be crucial for progress.
Last Seen: Sep 5, 2012

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — El Cenizo, Texas
UP11710 • Found May 16, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 56%156 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP12969 • Found Oct 8, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Sullivan City, Texas - unidentified case UP59381
Jane Doe — Sullivan City, Texas
UP59381 • Found Jul 19, 2019
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Yturria, Texas
UP100177 • Found Jan 14, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP10764 • Found Oct 11, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Hair 60%Black 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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