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Felix Carrizales Santana Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rio Grande City, Texas on May 3, 2019

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Victim Details

Apr 28, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

Felix

Carrizales Santana

35

28

64 inches

65 inches

195 lbs

205 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 3, 2019

Rio Grande City

Texas

Starr County

Unknown

104275

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

78355

Urbino Martinez

Sheriff

701 East Rice Street, Texas

3613253696

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.brooks.tx.us/default.aspx?Brooks_County/Sheriff

21-04-30-333

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP79895) and 1 other source
Felix Carrizales Santana, a 28-year-old man, went missing on May 3, 2019, while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border near Rio Grande City, Texas. He was part of a group led by a coyote, traveling with five or six other individuals. After crossing the Rio Grande, it became unclear what happened to Felix. Some reports suggest he passed away, while others claim he was left behind alive, unable to continue the journey. His whereabouts remain unknown, and his case is still unsolved.
Last Seen: May 3, 2019

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 92%167 lb vs 195–205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP82852
    John Doe — Texas
    UP82852 • Found Dec 15, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–37 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 100%192 lb vs 195–205 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 20%109 lb vs 195–205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–38 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP84194
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP84194 • Found Aug 17, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 0%74 lb vs 195–205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — La Joya, Texas
    UP75426 • Found Oct 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 0%40 lb vs 195–205 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 74%149 lb vs 195–205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas - unidentified case UP93259
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP93259 • Found Jun 28, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 0%77 lb vs 195–205 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    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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