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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
from El Paso, Texas


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Victim Details

Sep 24, 2018

Aug 27, 2024

21489

18-0425

Cannot Determine

31140

68 inches

145 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 28, 2018

El Paso

Texas

El Paso County

79927

Unknown

15948

El Paso County Medical Examiners Office

El Paso

Texas

El Paso County

4505 Alberta Avenue, , El Paso, Texas

9155321447

County

Medical Examiner

http://www.epcounty.com/medicalexaminer/

18-0424

Aug 28, 2018

Brown

1.5 inches in length

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: One black t-shirt with pocket to left chest (URBANT star brand, size CH/small)
  • Footwear: One blue, red, and white sneaker (REFILL brand, size 27)


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Case Description

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The decedent and another unidentified male were found partially submerged in a canal at 10001 Southside Rd in El Paso on 8/28/2018. It is believed that the two individuals had attempted to enter the United States illegally via the Rio Grande river when they got caught in the current and drowned.
Date Found: 2018-08-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP52465

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Benito Rodriguez
    Benito Rodriguez
    MP65577 • Missing since Jan 11, 2017 from El Paso, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–11'8"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Armando Salinas Soto
    Armando Salinas Soto
    MP115920 • Missing since Jan 3, 2013 from Sierra Blanca, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jesus Hernandez
    Jesus Hernandez
    MP102120 • Missing since Mar 20, 2014 from El Paso, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Luis Castro
    Luis Castro
    MP129699 • Missing since Jun 15, 2017 from El Paso, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 81%145 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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 this case.

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