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Edel Baltazar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Dec 9, 2019

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 13, 2020

Case Added

Jun 4, 2020

First Name

Edel

Last Name

Baltazar

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 9, 2019

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

70797

Agency Name

Houston Police Department

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77048

Agency Contact

Darrin Buse

Contact Job Title

Detective

Contact Email

Agency Address

8300 Mykawa, Texas

Agency Phone

8323941872

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

Primary Agency

Houston Police Department

Case Contributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 15, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64259) and 4 other sources

Edel Baltazar, a 23-year-old male, was last seen on December 9, 2019, in Houston, Texas. He was reported missing after leaving La Estrella Bar located on the 8000 block of Harrisburg Boulevard. At the time of his disappearance, Edel was with another individual, Luis Garcia-Saguilan, but it remains unclear what transpired afterward. Edel is described as 5'6" tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair. His whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities are seeking any information related to his case. Despite ongoing efforts, no significant leads have emerged.
Last Seen: Dec 9, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP64259 | NamUs

Long-Term Missing - Texas Center for the Missing

Have you seen him? 23-year-old Houston man last seen leaving bar ...

Texas Center for the Missing - Have you seen Edel? Missing Since ...

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.

79%Possible

John Doe — Rosenberg, Texas

UP139972 • Found Jun 17, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 95%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 94%34 mi away, same state

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"

77%Possible

John Doe — Houston, Texas

UP91253 • Found Dec 8, 2021

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23 when missing

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 24 months after last seen

Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'6"

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.

Edel Baltazar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Dec 9, 2019

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (4)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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