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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29169) and 1 other source
Jose Zuniga, a 25-year-old male, was last seen on April 9, 2012, after crossing the border from Mexico into McAllen, Texas, with a group that included his cousin. The group was brought to an unknown location to begin walking, though the specifics of their route remain unclear. Multiple accounts suggest that Jose may have been left behind due to illness, as he was reportedly coughing, feverish, and hallucinating. One version of events indicates he may have run off with another individual, a Honduran man, while being pursued by Border Patrol agents. There has been no confirmed information about his whereabouts since that time.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and the case remains open with the possibility of foul play. Law enforcement urges anyone with knowledge of Jose's case to come forward with any information that could help resolve the mystery of his disappearance.

Last Seen: Apr 9, 2012

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP10623 • Found Sep 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 44%130 lb vs 198–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP11214 • Found Apr 11, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 82%160 lb vs 198–200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP11771 • Found Oct 31, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 72%150 lb vs 198–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP116012 • Found Jan 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 198–200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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.