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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-65
from Austin, Texas


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Victim Details

Aug 2, 2011

Mar 7, 2024

8672

ME 11-2878

Adult - Pre 70

40

65

14797

67 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Minutes

1946

1971

2011

Jul 30, 2011

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78702

1

7096

Austin Police Department

Austin

Texas

Travis County

715 East 8th Street, , Austin, Texas

5129745250

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.austintexas.gov/department/police

Gray or Partially Gray

Black Hair-Salt and Peppered.

Black

Black

  • Scar/mark: multiple scars of the arms and forearms and legs but no tattoos.
  • Tattoo: no tattoos

  • Accessories: brown wallet
  • Clothing: Blue Pants, White Shirt, Brown Belt.


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Case Description

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The decedent was found in a field by EMS. He had been seen a short time earlier in the same vicinity. It appears he may have been homeless. He had the name Ernesto Torres on a food pantry card, but it is unknown if that is his name/dob. All leads for that name/DOB so far have been closed-prints, photos, etc. Reportedly, he may have been from Tampico Mexico.
Date Found: 2011-07-30

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9018

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Leandro Gonzalez
    Leandro Gonzalez
    MP8351 • Missing since Jun 5, 2008 from San Antonio, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%155 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Thomas Phillips
    Thomas Phillips
    MP22789 • Missing since Jan 1, 2010 from Austin, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 72%155 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Robert Canuelle
    Robert Canuelle
    MP77717 • Missing since Oct 3, 2003 from Austin, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Black vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Marcus Gonzales
    Marcus Gonzales
    MP33556 • Missing since Sep 3, 1994 from New Braunfels, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 79%155 lb vs 200–240 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Frank Filyaw
    Frank Filyaw
    MP24758 • Missing since Feb 25, 2010 from Dallas, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%182 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Raul Ruelas
    Raul Ruelas
    MP7984 • Missing since Dec 26, 1997 from San Antonio, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 98%155 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    David Galvan
    David Galvan
    MP28573 • Missing since Dec 10, 1989 from Manor, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–65 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 25%155 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Richard Ramos
    Richard Ramos
    MP21634 • Missing since Apr 22, 2001 from San Antonio, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Richard McGrath
    Richard McGrath
    MP8796 • Missing since Jul 6, 1995 from Cat Spring, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 98%155 lb vs 135–140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    George Herrington
    George Herrington
    MP120712 • Missing since Jul 7, 2007 from Waco, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 60–61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%91 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 67%155 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black 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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