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Juan Alvarado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Nov 13, 2012

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Victim Details

Jun 9, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

Juan

Alvarado

85

71

68 inches

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Nov 13, 2012

Houston

Texas

Harris County

No

104895

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Darrin Buse

Detective

1

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

1447277-12

Nov 15, 2012

Houston Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Gray

Gray

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP81075) and 1 other source
Juan Alvarado, a 71-year-old male, was last seen on November 13, 2012, in Houston, Texas. On that day, he left his residence on foot and never returned. Alvarado was described as 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair. His case has been listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), but the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there have been no significant leads reported since he went missing.

Despite the passage of time, his family and authorities continue to hope for new information that might provide answers. Alvarado's case remains active, with investigators encouraging anyone who may have relevant details to come forward and assist in resolving the case.
Last Seen: Nov 13, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (1)

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  • United States v. Juan Figueroa-Alvarado, No. 11-3113 (8th Cir. 2012)

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
    John Doe — Humble, Texas
    UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 60–70 vs 71 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 96%158 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"

    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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