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Milton Cante Najera Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Jun 16, 2016

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Victim Details

May 5, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Milton

Cante Najera

38

28

63 inches

64 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 16, 2016

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

No

33505

Consulado de Guatemala

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

78501

Maria Ovando Castro

Consul

705 S. Broadway Street, Texas

9564293413

Other

Other

23-C3-2016

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38065) and 1 other source
Milton Cante Najera, a 28-year-old male, was last seen on June 16, 2016, in McAllen, Texas. Information regarding his disappearance remains limited, but his case is registered with the Texas Department of Public Safety's Missing Persons Clearinghouse and in NamUs. Described as Hispanic with black hair, standing 5'3" and weighing around 165 lbs, his last known whereabouts are unclear, and authorities continue to seek public assistance in finding him. Despite the passage of time, no significant leads have surfaced to clarify the circumstances of his disappearance.

The investigation remains active, and law enforcement encourages anyone with knowledge about his case to provide information that might assist in solving the case and locating Milton.
Last Seen: Jun 16, 2016

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP64643 • Found Jan 12, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Mission, Texas - unidentified case UP67345
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP67345 • Found Mar 14, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — La Havana, Texas - unidentified case UP15864
    John Doe — La Havana, Texas
    UP15864 • Found Aug 8, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 30–35 vs 28
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 90%140 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Mission, Texas
    UP81370 • Found May 23, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–29 vs 28 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Hidalgo, Texas
    UP50353 • Found Apr 3, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 28 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 79%131 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Name: same last name as tentative name (Francisco Cruz Cante)
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP17031 • Found Sep 6, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–39 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 45%109 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP104060 • Found Apr 11, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 87%192 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas - unidentified case UP17849
    John Doe — Pharr, Texas
    UP17849 • Found Mar 8, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 18–25 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 31%101 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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.

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