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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
from Pharr, Texas


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Victim Details

Jun 8, 2022

Oct 13, 2022

42937

ID22-02

Adult - Pre 50

59453

64 inches

112 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 16, 2022

Rio Grande River - Under International Bridge

Pharr

Texas

Hidalgo County

78577

No

1

39688

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

711 El Cibolo Road, , Edinburg, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

22-18570

May 16, 2022

Black

1 1/2" straight - only remaining on the back of the head due to decomposition

none due to decomposition

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Blue & Green short sleeve shirt with a Madrid Soccer crest logo on the front left side (decedent was found in Rio Grande River with shirt partially on while tangled/stuck on branches & brush in the water - information confirmed by sheriff's office)
  • Clothing: gray boxer brief, no brand no size (wearing)


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Case Description

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Unidentified, severely decomposed male found by Border Patrol Under the International Bridge in Pharr, Texas floating in the Rio Grande River. No identification found with the body.
Date Found: 2022-05-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP92174

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    85%Strong
    Edgar Lima Vielman
    Edgar Lima Vielman
    MP97722 • Missing since Jul 30, 2021 from McAllen, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 71%112 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    85%Strong
    Luis Torres
    Luis Torres
    MP83997 • Missing since Mar 22, 2021 from Rio Grande City, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 3'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 100–300 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    85%Strong
    Ciro Galdamez Zamora
    Ciro Galdamez Zamora
    MP80319 • Missing since Nov 25, 2020 from McAllen, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 100–300 lb
    84%Moderate
    Luis Garcia Cortes
    Luis Garcia Cortes
    MP88170 • Missing since Nov 8, 2021 from Reynosa-McAllen, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–9'2"
    Weight 80%112 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Juan Salinas Zuniga
    Juan Salinas Zuniga
    MP73965 • Missing since Sep 27, 2019 from McAllen, Texas
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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
    84%Moderate
    Juan Carlos Zapeta Caniz
    Juan Carlos Zapeta Caniz
    MP53490 • Missing since May 29, 2018 from Alamo, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 74%112 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    DENIS HERNANDEZ GUERRA
    DENIS HERNANDEZ GUERRA
    MP83778 • Missing since Jul 30, 2021 from McAllen, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 38–52 vs 36
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 52%112 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Jose Hernandez Perdomo
    Jose Hernandez Perdomo
    MP83994 • Missing since Apr 23, 2021 from McAllen, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 50%112 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Amado Pedraza Gonzalez
    Amado Pedraza Gonzalez
    MP79738 • Missing since Jun 16, 2019 from McAllen, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 38–52 vs 53 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"–5'7"
    Weight 81%112 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Edgar Tucubal - Much
    Edgar Tucubal - Much
    MP52800 • Missing since Dec 7, 2017 from Norias, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 4'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%112 lb vs 100–200 lb
    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 this case.

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