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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61180) and 2 other sources
In the quiet community of Alamosa, Colorado, a lingering question remains about the fate of Reyes Ismael Casanova-Molina. He was 68 years old when he was last seen on October 20, 2014. Details surrounding the circumstances of that day are sparse, leaving his loved ones and investigators with a painful and unresolved mystery. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He had graying hair and brown eyes. The passage of time has not brought any significant breakthroughs in his case, and the official narrative remains an open-ended account of a man who seemingly vanished.

The Alamosa Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, assigning it case number 16-0906. Despite their efforts, the trail grew cold, and the case was eventually classified as a cold case. Information regarding the specifics of the investigation, such as initial leads or search efforts, has not been widely publicized. The lack of new information has been a significant hurdle, and the case relies heavily on the possibility of someone coming forward with a crucial piece of information that could shed light on what happened to Reyes Ismael Casanova-Molina. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of uncertainty.

The disappearance of Reyes Ismael Casanova-Molina is a case marked by a profound lack of information. The basic details of when and where he was last seen are known, but the narrative of his disappearance is largely unwritten. The investigation, now considered a cold case, remains with the Alamosa Police Department. Without any new leads or evidence, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery. His case serves as a poignant example of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing face, and the ongoing challenge for law enforcement in resolving such cases.

Last Seen: Oct 20, 2014

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

79%Possible
John Doe — Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
UP16829 • Found Sep 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 66–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%98 mi away
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%173 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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 the unidentified case.