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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17023) and 6 other sources
Irene Alvarez Porras, a 54-year-old woman, was last seen on August 13, 2010, at around 10 p.m. at her home on De Forrest Street in Houston, Texas. Irene was last seen by her ex-husband and her son. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a white t-shirt and sweatpants. A week later, on August 21, 2010, her cellphone was discovered at a construction site near Beltway 8 and US-59 North in Houston, raising concerns of foul play.

Irene is described as a Hispanic woman, 5'2" tall, weighing around 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She also has a distinguishing mole on the left side of her neck. Despite searches and efforts from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, her case remains unsolved, and foul play is suspected.

Authorities continue to seek any information that could help uncover her whereabouts, and her case is classified as endangered missing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Last Seen: Aug 13, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'2"

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.