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Carlos Rivas Missing Person Case

Last seen in El Paso, Texas on May 10, 1994

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Victim Details

May 21, 2015

Aug 11, 2023

Carlos

Rivas

73

41

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 10, 1994

El Paso

Texas

El Paso County

23998

El Paso Police Department

El Paso

Texas

,

94-130254

El Paso Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28795) and 8 other sources
Carlos Rivas, age 41, was last seen on May 10, 1994, in El Paso, Texas. He is classified as an endangered missing person, largely due to his medical condition. Carlos suffers from schizophrenia and was in need of medication at the time of his disappearance. On the day he was last seen, he was wearing a brown plaid shirt, khaki pants, and brown shoes. Despite investigations and efforts to locate him, no new information has surfaced since he went missing.

Carlos's case remains unsolved, and he has not been seen or heard from since that day. His case has been handled by both the El Paso Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, with DNA records available for identification if needed. His family and authorities continue to seek any information that might help solve this case.
Last Seen: May 10, 1994

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Carlos Rivas - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28795 | NamUs
  • Case File 861DMTX - The Doe Network
  • 861DMTX - Carlos Rivas - Doe Network
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - Texas Department of Public ...
  • Chaparral, NM Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime
  • Registered sex offenders in El Paso, Texas - City-Data.com

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3290 • Found Sep 1, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — El Paso, Texas - unidentified case UP14566
    John Doe — El Paso, Texas
    UP14566 • Found Sep 9, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP2978 • Found Jun 29, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — El Paso, Texas
    UP3308 • Found Mar 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 52%197 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3677 • Found Aug 25, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 44%Est. 27–36 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — El Paso, Texas
    UP79032 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 41 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 22%213 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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