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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP83061)
German Castro-Cosigua, a 23-year-old man, was reported missing from McAllen, Texas, on August 23, 2018. His disappearance remains unsolved, and limited details have been shared publicly about the circumstances leading up to it. His case is listed on various missing person databases, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS). Despite efforts to gather information, authorities continue to seek leads that could shed light on his whereabouts.

The case has received minimal media coverage, making it difficult to piece together what might have happened to German. Efforts to engage the community, including utilizing crowdsourced investigative tools, have been ongoing. As of the latest updates, no significant breakthroughs have been reported. Family members, law enforcement, and organizations dedicated to locating missing persons continue to appeal for any information that could help resolve this case and bring answers to his loved ones.
Last Seen: Aug 23, 2018

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
84%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 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%74 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — La Joya, Texas
UP75426 • Found Oct 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 56%40 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%109 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
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 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 97%77 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%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 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP76887 • Found Jan 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 23
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'4"
79%Possible
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP122149 • Found Apr 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 12–20 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas - unidentified case UP95100
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas
UP95100 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%90 lb vs 100–300 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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