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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP116554) and 1 other source
A sense of concern grew when 58-year-old Hossam Elassal vanished in Houston, Texas, on November 9, 2023. That day, Mr. Elassal was last seen after leaving a restaurant. He was driving his black 2017 BMW SUV, a detail that has been widely circulated in public appeals for information. Described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 185 pounds, with brown eyes, his sudden disappearance prompted his case to be reported to law enforcement just two days after he was last seen.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating the disappearance of Hossam Elassal. They have entered his information into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The case was officially created in the system on February 16, 2024, several months after he was last seen. The vehicle he was driving is a black 2017 BMW 5S with Texas license plate KZF0596. Since he was last seen, there has been no contact from him, which has left his loved ones and the community searching for answers.

Law enforcement officials have encouraged the public to come forward with any information that might lead to locating Mr. Elassal, referencing case number 23A333720. The circumstances surrounding Hossam Elassal's disappearance remain unclear, and there has been a concerning lack of new information released to the public. His case is one of many unsolved missing person cases in Texas. The abrupt nature of his disappearance, with no communication since the day he was last seen, presents a troubling mystery for investigators and his family. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Nov 9, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 75%143 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 53%Est. 38–52 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 49%125 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Bald
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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