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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17293)
Juan Carlos Herrera-Arias, a 24-year-old man, was last seen in Miami, Florida, on November 18, 1993. Originally from Colombia, Herrera-Arias had moved to Miami just nine months before his disappearance. He worked part-time in construction and lived in the Fontainebleau Park area. On the day he went missing, he was seen by a friend in a beige van, though it is unclear whether he was driving or simply a passenger. At the time, Herrera-Arias was known to drive a dark blue 1990s model Suzuki Samurai, and he frequented areas such as Miami-Lakes and Miami Gardens.

Herrera-Arias has not been heard from since that day. His disappearance remains unsolved despite continued efforts by authorities and the Miami-Dade Police Department to gather information. He is described as 5'9", weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A notable detail is a scar on his right thigh, and he had a metal rod implanted in his femur. His case remains active, with law enforcement appealing to the public for any information that could help solve this decades-old mystery.
Last Seen: Nov 18, 1993

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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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5292
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5292 • Found May 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Homestead, Florida - unidentified case UP1121
John Doe — Homestead, Florida
UP1121 • Found Aug 9, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 84%182 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1105
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1105 • Found Apr 27, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–24 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 40–60 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Homestead, Florida - unidentified case UP572
John Doe — Homestead, Florida
UP572 • Found Sep 10, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 65%105 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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