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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35126) and 14 other sources
Frank Garcia, a 35-year-old man from Houston, Mississippi, was last seen on February 16, 1994. At the time of his disappearance, Garcia was walking along Highway 8 West, carrying two garbage bags filled with clothing, a 19-inch television, and a box of important papers. His family reported him missing a week later when he failed to collect two paychecks from his workplace and missed seeing his daughters on Valentine’s Day, an occasion he had never missed before.

Garcia's disappearance occurred during a period of separation from his wife, who provided conflicting stories to the authorities. In one account, she said that when she returned home from picking up her daughter from church, Garcia was gone. In another version, she claimed that he had left voluntarily with his belongings. Despite these conflicting reports, none of the items Garcia supposedly took with him were ever found. Garcia was a dedicated father and an active presence in his children's lives, making his sudden disappearance particularly suspicious.

No hard evidence of foul play has been discovered, but Garcia’s case remains open and unsolved. The circumstances and passage of time suggest the likelihood of foul play, but investigators have not been able to make significant progress. His family, particularly his daughters, continue to search for answers regarding his disappearance.

The case is being investigated by the Houston Police Department and remains an active missing persons case.

Last Seen: Feb 16, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP153141 • Found Apr 19, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP10123
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP10123 • Found Sep 30, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP125661 • Found Dec 25, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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.

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