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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32135) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 1995, a 32-year-old man named Marcial Antonio Suazo Ochoa vanished under circumstances that remain shrouded in uncertainty. He was a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male, standing at approximately five feet six inches tall and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds. Marcial, who had black hair and brown eyes, might have also used the last name 'Puertos'. His last known location was in Honduras, from where he was believed to have been traveling to reunite with his family in Raleigh, North Carolina. The exact date of his last contact is recorded as January 1, 1995, a detail that marks the beginning of a long and painful period of ambiguity for his loved ones.

The journey from Honduras to North Carolina is an arduous one, filled with potential dangers and unforeseen obstacles. It is believed that Marcial embarked on this journey with the hope of building a new life with his family who awaited his arrival in Raleigh. The lack of any communication after he set out on his intended travels created a void of information, leaving his family to grapple with the unknown. The Raleigh Police Department was eventually notified of his disappearance, and a case was opened on January 8, 2016, many years after he was last seen. This significant passage of time has undoubtedly complicated the investigation into what happened to Marcial.

The official circumstances of Marcial's disappearance are sparse, noting only that he was last seen in Honduras in 1995 and was thought to be en route to Raleigh. This lack of detailed information has left a wide field of possibilities, none of which provide any comfort to his family. The case of Marcial Antonio Suazo Ochoa is a poignant reminder of the silent struggles and unanswered questions that many families of missing persons endure. It is a story of a man who sought to be with his family, a journey that seemingly had no end. The overview of the case is one of profound uncertainty, a man who intended to travel from one country to another to be with his family, only to disappear without a trace somewhere along the way.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1995

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Raleigh, North Carolina - unidentified case UP2795
John Doe — Raleigh, North Carolina
UP2795 • Found Mar 25, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Louisburg, North Carolina
UP2811 • Found Oct 1, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Eureka, North Carolina
UP2808 • Found Jul 6, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 72%104 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Lillington, North Carolina
UP6184 • Found Aug 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 38–48 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Fayetteville, North Carolina - unidentified case UP6263
John Doe — Fayetteville, North Carolina
UP6263 • Found Aug 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 40–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Tar Heel, North Carolina
UP6215 • Found Feb 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Clarksville, Virginia - unidentified case UP6315
John Doe — Clarksville, Virginia
UP6315 • Found Nov 21, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 88%116 lb vs 140–160 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Louisburg, North Carolina
UP6660 • Found Sep 20, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Dunn, North Carolina - unidentified case UP6289
John Doe — Dunn, North Carolina
UP6289 • Found Apr 5, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 81%111 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Red Springs, North Carolina
UP6272 • Found Nov 22, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"

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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