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Jovanni Rivas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Garland, Texas on Aug 25, 2007

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Victim Details

Created

Apr 11, 2023

Case Added

Apr 13, 2023

First Name

Jovanni

Last Name

Rivas

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

150 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 25, 2007

City

Garland

State

Texas

County

Dallas County

Zip Code

75040

Tribal Land

Agency ID

124461

Agency Name

Garland Police Department

Agency City

Garland

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Dallas County

Agency Zip Code

75042

Agency Contact

Timothy Franey

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1891 Forest Lane, Texas

Agency Phone

9722052023

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.garlandtx.gov/gov/lq/safety/police/default.asp

Agency Case #

2007R023598

Agency Report Date

Aug 25, 2007

Primary Agency

Garland Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Unknown

Right Eye Color

Unknown

Last Updated

Sep 30, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102323)

Jovanni Rivas, a 17-year-old, went missing from Garland, Texas, on August 25, 2007. Despite ongoing efforts by his family and law enforcement, little information has emerged about his whereabouts since that day. Jovanni's case has been included in missing person databases, but no significant leads have been reported.

His disappearance remains unresolved, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. This case highlights the challenges in long-term missing persons investigations, where even years later, families and law enforcement continue their search for answers.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2007

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

81%Moderate

John Doe — Mesquite, Texas

UP155844 • Found Feb 4, 2026

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 17 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 99%12 mi away, same county

TimingFound 18 years after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"

Weight 81%121 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

78%Possible

John Doe — Farmers Branch, Texas

UP1397 • Found Oct 30, 2007

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Sex ✓Male

Age 67%Est. 20–30 vs 17

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 99%15 mi away, same county

TimingFound 2 months after last seen

Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"

Weight 96%168 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 60%Brown vs Black

77%Possible

John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas

UP67514 • Found Feb 8, 2020

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 17 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 92%42 mi away, same state

TimingFound 12 years after last seen

Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 100%Black 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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Jovanni Rivas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Garland, Texas on Aug 25, 2007

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (0)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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