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Rafael Sanchez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mercedes, Texas on Nov 07, 2016

Victim Details

Mar 13, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Rafael

Sanchez

88

79

62 inches

64 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 07, 2016

Mercedes

Texas

Hidalgo County

32420

Mercedes Police Department

Mercedes

Texas

Hidalgo County

78570

R. Garcia

Detective

316 South Ohio Avenue, Texas

9565653102

Local

Law Enforcement

http://cityofmercedes.com/city-departments/police-department

1615192

Mercedes Police Department

10231

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/31/2026


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Rafael Sanchez, a 79-year-old man, was last seen on November 7 or November 9, 2016, in Mercedes, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, he was driving a red 2016 Nissan Versa and was reportedly headed toward Mexico. Sanchez has not been heard from since that day, and few details have emerged about the circumstances of his disappearance.

Described as a Hispanic male with gray hair and brown eyes, Sanchez was last seen wearing a black and blue plaid shirt, black jeans, black shoes, and ...
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Last Seen: Nov 07, 2016

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  • Rafael Sanchez - The Charley Project
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
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    Has anyone on here looked into Rafael Sanchez's car? I find it odd that no one's talked much about h... ...Read More
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