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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP73965) and 1 other source
Juan Salinas Zuniga, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on September 27, 2019, in McAllen, Texas. His disappearance was reported to local authorities, but there has been little information publicly available regarding the circumstances leading to his vanishing. Despite his case being registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), significant leads have not emerged.

Efforts to locate Juan have been ongoing, with his information being shared on various missing persons platforms. The case, however, remains unsolved. Authorities continue to seek assistance from the public, urging anyone with information to step forward, as every detail could potentially help in resolving the case and providing answers to his family and loved ones.

Zuniga's case is emblematic of the many missing persons cases in Texas, where the challenges of gathering leads and the passage of time make investigations more difficult. Nonetheless, investigators continue their efforts in hopes of uncovering new information that might shed light on his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Sep 27, 2019

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP92174
John Doe — Pharr, Texas
UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 56%112 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 51%109 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP71301
John Doe — Texas
UP71301 • Found Jun 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas - unidentified case UP127601
John Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mission, Texas
UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 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 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'5"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP85709 • Found Oct 20, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 24–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP89106 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 25–38 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'5"

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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