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Jose Nataren Leyva Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eagle Pass, Texas on Aug 30, 2021

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Victim Details

Created

May 3, 2022

Case Added

May 17, 2024

First Name

Jose

Last Name

Nataren Leyva

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

67 inches

Height To

72 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Weight To

185 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 30, 2021

City

Eagle Pass

State

Texas

County

Maverick County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

113925

Agency Name

Maverick County Sheriff's Department

Agency City

Eagle Pass

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Maverick County

Agency Zip Code

78852

Agency Address

1051 Balboa-Jones Boulevard, Texas

Agency Phone

8307732321

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.maverickcountysheriff.com/

Primary Agency

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Case Contributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 19, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91045)

Jose Nataren Leyva, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on August 30, 2021, in Eagle Pass, Texas. His disappearance is part of an ongoing investigation, and authorities have yet to uncover any significant leads regarding his whereabouts. Listed in the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Bulletin, Leyva’s case highlights the challenges faced by families and law enforcement in tracking missing individuals in border regions.

Although the details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, the case has gained attention on platforms dedicated to missing persons, where the community is urged to provide any information that might help. His family continues to hope for his safe return or, at the very least, some answers about what happened. Despite the passage of time, investigators remain focused on gathering any new information that might shed light on Leyva’s case.
Last Seen: Aug 30, 2021

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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.

75%Possible

John Doe — Brownsville, Texas

UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 49%259 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–6'0"

Weight 100%160 lb vs 175–185 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Brackettville, Texas

UP93228 • Found Apr 23, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 57%Est. 30–35 vs 39

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 91%42 mi away, same state

TimingFound 8 months after last seen

Height 84%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'7"–6'0"

Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 175–185 lb

Hair 60%Black 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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Jose Nataren Leyva Missing Person Case

Last seen in Eagle Pass, Texas on Aug 30, 2021

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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