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Nestor Josue Janez Lazo Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Jul 7, 2013

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Victim Details

Oct 21, 2013

Jul 24, 2023

Nestor

Josue Janez Lazo

35

22

64 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 7, 2013

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

14408

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR# 2110

Oct 21, 2013

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22372) and 1 other source
Nestor Josue Janez Lazo, age 22, was last seen on July 7, 2013, near McAllen, Texas. He had crossed the Rio Grande River with his brother and a friend. While the group was attempting to enter the United States, Border Patrol officers arrived and arrested the friend. Nestor, however, managed to escape and has not been heard from since. His brother last saw him near a location known as Santa Ana, but no further details have emerged about his whereabouts following that moment.

Despite efforts from his family and authorities, Nestor remains missing, with little information available about what happened after his escape from Border Patrol. The case continues to be open, and authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. His disappearance is a mystery that has left his loved ones without closure for years.
Last Seen: Jul 7, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 93%192 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP12033 • Found Dec 10, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 13–20 vs 22
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP11771 • Found Oct 31, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 53%109 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 12–20 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 78%205 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP84194
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP84194 • Found Aug 17, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 0%74 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP82421 • Found May 27, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'4"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP58395 • Found May 26, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 26–38 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP52606 • Found May 25, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'4"

    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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