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Unclothed body found in canal near Socorro Headgate. Tat on upper right arm is marijuana leaf; tat on upper left arm is hmaria, tat on left arm is large topless female with bikini underwear.
Date Found: 2002-09-01

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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.

82%Moderate
Samuel Hernandez
Samuel Hernandez
MP960 • Missing since Jul 19, 1997 from El Paso, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
Weight 38%130 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Carlos Rivas
Carlos Rivas
MP28795 • Missing since May 10, 1994 from El Paso, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Salvador Munoz
Salvador Munoz
MP37397 • Missing since Aug 3, 1999 from El Paso, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 74%130 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jesus Saldana
Jesus Saldana
MP36463 • Missing since Jul 10, 1984 from El Paso, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Mark Mestas
Mark Mestas
MP33933 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from Thoreau, New Mexico
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 48%274 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 69%130 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Sam Mcilhaney Jr.
Sam Mcilhaney Jr.
MP34253 • Missing since Nov 1, 1991 from El Paso, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 100–200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Mario Guzman
Mario Guzman
MP31451 • Missing since Mar 28, 1995 from Odessa, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%225 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 79%130 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Ernest Martinez
Ernest Martinez
MP18876 • Missing since Nov 11, 1997 from Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 37–47 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%219 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jose Gonzales
Jose Gonzales
MP7244 • Missing since Jun 14, 1992 from Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Michael Gaughan
Michael Gaughan
MP4615 • Missing since Jul 20, 1975 from El Paso, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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.