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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16886)
Maritza Pavon Rivera, 36, was last heard from on May 8, 2012, after contacting her family to inform them that she had successfully crossed the river and was in McAllen, Texas. Maritza mentioned that she had been in McAllen for about a week, waiting to continue her journey to Houston. According to reports, she was traveling with a group, but during the journey, Maritza was unable to keep walking and was left behind near Highway 281 under bridge 69. After that, no one has heard from her, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Maritza's case is classified as a missing migrant, and despite efforts by authorities and her family to uncover more information, there have been no significant leads. Anyone with information about Maritza's disappearance is encouraged to come forward to help resolve this case.

Last Seen: May 8, 2012

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP16660
Jane Doe — Texas
UP16660 • Found Jul 25, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14863
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14863 • Found Jun 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–47 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP16704 • Found May 21, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 23–41 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'4"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15859
Jane Doe — Texas
UP15859 • Found Aug 16, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'4"
75%Possible
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas - unidentified case UP95100
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas
UP95100 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 19%90 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Unidentified Person — Texas
UP52742 • Found Jan 10, 2018
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Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 75%4'9"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP14013
Jane Doe — Texas
UP14013 • Found Sep 3, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–42 vs 36
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 68%4'11" vs 5'2"–5'4"
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP12969 • Found Oct 8, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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