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Summary based on the NamUs case record (DN485DMPR) and 1 other source
On a spring day in Puerto Rico, May 8, 1990, 40-year-old Carlos M. Borbon Bueno left his home in the Jardines de Campo Rico area of Rio Piedras. It is not publicly known where he was headed that day or what his plans were, but he departed from his residence and was never seen or heard from again. His disappearance marked the beginning of a long and unanswered question for those who knew him, as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of his return. The lack of information surrounding the circumstances of that day has left a void in the narrative of his life.

Carlos was a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, and he may have worn a mustache at the time he went missing. He stood at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed approximately 130 pounds. His life had left physical marks on him; he had distinct scars from previous gunshot wounds located on his neck, his right hand, and his left calf. These distinguishing characteristics, while a part of his personal history, have not been enough to bring forth the answers needed to resolve his case. Compounding the difficulty for investigators is the fact that his fingerprints, dental records, and DNA are not available for comparison, making identification efforts more challenging.

The investigation into the disappearance of Carlos M. Borbon Bueno is being handled by the Puerto Rico Police Department. However, with very few details available about what happened after he walked away from his residence, the case has remained cold for many years. The official narrative is sparse; a man left his home and vanished without a trace. This lack of information has been a significant barrier in the search for answers, leaving his case as an unresolved and poignant mystery. The overview of this case is one of profound uncertainty, as the limited information has provided no clear path towards understanding what became of Carlos after he was last seen in 1990.

Last Seen: May 8, 1990

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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.

75%Possible
John Doe — San Juan, Puerto Rico - unidentified case UP12759
John Doe — San Juan, Puerto Rico
UP12759 • Found Jun 9, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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