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Marcus Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tyler, Texas on Dec 24, 2021

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Victim Details

Dec 28, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

Marcus

Rodriguez

25

21

64 inches

66 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 24, 2021

Tyler

Texas

Smith County

75703

No

110763

Tyler Police Department

Tyler

Texas

Smith County

75701

Amber Thomas

Detective

711 West Ferguson, Texas

9035311000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.tylerpolice.com/

21-022075

Dec 24, 2021

Tyler Police Department

5079

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87571) and 8 other sources
Marcus Rodriguez, a 21-year-old from Tyler, Texas, was last seen on December 24, 2021, near the Palomar Apartment complex on Jacksonville Highway. He was wearing blue basketball shorts, a blue t-shirt with a red, white, and blue Ralph Lauren logo, Ralph Lauren slides, and a gold medallion necklace. His family reported him missing after he failed to return home, and local law enforcement and search groups have been actively searching for him. His case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking any information regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 24, 2021

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Tyler man still missing after almost one year - KLTV
  • MISSING: Marcus Rodriguez, 21, Tyler,... - Texas EquuSearch
  • Marcus Rodriguez, 21, Tyler, Texas (12-24-2021)
  • Tyler, TX Man Missing for Over One Year, With No Answers
  • Marcus Rodriguez & Barre Kallen Monigold, Tyler, TX - YouTube
  • Marcus Rodriguez
  • Police seeking public's help in locating man missing from Tyler - KLTV
  • A case from my area that I just found out about. Marcus Rodriguez ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Mesquite, Texas - unidentified case UP155844
    John Doe — Mesquite, Texas
    UP155844 • Found Feb 4, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 71%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%121 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Princeton, Texas
    UP129107 • Found Sep 5, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 21 when missing
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%100–120 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP103795 • Found Feb 13, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–24 vs 21 when missing
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP161776 • Found Jul 23, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 55%198 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 130–150 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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