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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17827) and 4 other sources
Tina Ann Velasco, aged 36, was last seen in Houston, Texas, on January 18, 2011. At the time of her disappearance, Tina was reportedly living in Houston and might have been homeless. She maintained regular contact with her family, particularly her mother, whom she would call every month and during holidays. However, after mid-January 2011, all communication ceased, and her family has not heard from her since.

Tina Velasco is described as a petite Hispanic woman, approximately 4'9" tall, weighing around 158 pounds. She has distinguishing tattoos, including a deck of cards with the name "Joel" on her shoulder and a Tweety Bird tattoo. She was last known to be in the company of an adult male companion named John Castillo, and it is believed she may still be in the local area around Houston. Despite multiple years passing, her case remains unsolved, and her family continues to seek answers.

Investigations have so far yielded few leads, and law enforcement urges anyone with information to come forward. The Houston Police Department is handling the case, but as of the most recent updates, there have been no significant developments. Tina's case highlights the ongoing challenge of finding missing persons, especially those who may have lacked a stable living situation.

Last Seen: Jan 18, 2011

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.

77%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP103953 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'5"
77%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP72078
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP72078 • Found Jul 21, 2020
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'5"
Hair 40%Gray 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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