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Body was discovered east of FM 493 on Military Hwy 281. Go south on 2nd dirt road to Retamal Dam at the Rio Grand River, south of Donna, Texas. The subject's necklace showed the face of Christ and a stone at the bottom of the Crucifix.
Date Found: 2003-05-17

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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.

78%Possible
Marlon Carranza
Marlon Carranza
MP919 • Missing since Jul 2, 2002 from Laredo, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–33 vs 32
Race 60%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 138–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Daniel Barrios Ramos
Daniel Barrios Ramos
MP38780 • Missing since Jul 1, 1986 from McAllen, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–33 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'10"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 160–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Richard Ramos
Richard Ramos
MP21634 • Missing since Apr 22, 2001 from San Antonio, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–33 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 54%209 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%152 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Curtis Wayne Thomas
Curtis Wayne Thomas
CP999658169 • Missing since Apr 14, 2002 from Amarillo, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–33 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Weight 100%152 lb vs 155 lb

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.