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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP108400) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2023, a Houston family began a desperate search for a loved one. Roberto Manuel Ortega Anaya, a 29-year-old man, vanished on June 22, 2023. He was last seen in the eastern part of the city, specifically leaving the 1000 block of Lathrop Street. Details surrounding his disappearance are scarce, including what he was wearing at the time he was last seen. Authorities and his family have been actively seeking information, but significant leads have been elusive. The Houston Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance.

Roberto is described as a Hispanic male, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His case has been registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to aid in the search. Despite these efforts, there has been very little information released to the public regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a painful void.

The search for Roberto continues, with law enforcement and his loved ones holding out hope for his safe return. The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains his case as active and encourages anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The lack of any substantial leads has made the investigation challenging, and the case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his family. The overview of this case is one of sudden disappearance with very few initial details to guide the investigation, highlighting the agonizing uncertainty that families of the missing often endure.

Last Seen: Jun 22, 2023

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Rosenberg, Texas
UP139972 • Found Jun 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP132777 • Found Sep 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 65%149 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black 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.