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Decedent was found floating in the Rio Grande River by a Border Patrol Agent. He is believed to be a Mexican National who died while attempting to cross the border.
Date Found: 2008-05-23

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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.

82%Moderate
Ruben Cantu
Ruben Cantu
MP10876 • Missing since Mar 29, 1995 from Laredo, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 90%135 lb vs 160–170 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Marlon Carranza
Marlon Carranza
MP919 • Missing since Jul 2, 2002 from Laredo, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 138–150 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jose Guevara Alvarado
Jose Guevara Alvarado
MP42833 • Missing since Jan 1, 2006 from McAllen, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 100–250 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Mauricio Ortiz
Mauricio Ortiz
MP39243 • Missing since Oct 7, 2006 from Corpus Christi, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 30–45 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 115–125 lb
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.