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Alvaro Arriaga Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Apr 25, 2007

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Victim Details

Feb 24, 2013

Jan 31, 2020

Alvaro

Arriaga

57

38

63 inches

65 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 25, 2007

Houston

Texas

Harris County

13137

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77002

Bonnie Ewerling

Sergeant

1200 Baker, Texas

7132216000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.harriscountyso.org/

HC07-38589

Apr 26, 2007

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19394) and 2 other sources
Alvaro Arriaga, a 38-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was last seen on April 25, 2007. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with little information available regarding what might have led to his vanishing. He was reported missing in Houston, and his case has been included in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under the case number MP19394.

Despite efforts by local law enforcement and the involvement of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Arriaga's case remains unsolved. His disappearance has left his family and authorities seeking answers for over a decade. As of the latest updates, no substantial leads have emerged to clarify his whereabouts or what might have happened on that day in 2007. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward in hopes of resolving this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Apr 25, 2007

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP19394 | NamUs
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    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3157 • Found Apr 28, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 95%157 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7699
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP7699 • Found Jul 17, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 77%230 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP5545
    John Doe — Humble, Texas
    UP5545 • Found Feb 15, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 92%154 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP1402 • Found Aug 1, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 58–72 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 80%143 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Surfside Beach, Texas
    UP52406 • Found Jan 9, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 100%130–200 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 57%125 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 58–72 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 96%158 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17835
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP17835 • Found Aug 22, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 88%220 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 58–72 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 96%158 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    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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