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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP108526) and 1 other source
In the town of Culpeper, Virginia, a 16-year-old boy named Lester Alexander Acte Caal vanished on Thursday, June 29th, 2023. He was last seen at the residence of his guardian or sponsor. Lester is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Concerns for his well-being grew after he left his home, seemingly taking all of his personal belongings with him. The Culpeper Police Department was notified and began an investigation into his disappearance, officially classifying him as a missing runaway juvenile.

The circumstances surrounding Lester's disappearance suggest he may have made plans to leave the area. Authorities believe he might have been heading to the Chicago, Illinois area. The investigation was initially hampered by the lack of an available photograph, which delayed the public release of the bulletin seeking information. Despite efforts to find him, attempts to locate Lester have so far been unsuccessful. His case is one of several involving missing teenagers in the Culpeper region, highlighting a concerning trend.

The Culpeper Police Department continues to seek assistance from the public in locating Lester. They have asked that anyone with information regarding his whereabouts contact Sergeant Detective N. McGuckin or the department's non-emergency dispatch line. This case remains an active missing person investigation, a painful situation leaving family and community members hoping for answers and a safe return. The overview of this case reflects a young individual who disappeared from his guardians' home with his belongings, with a possible destination of Chicago, and the continued, thus far unsuccessful, efforts by law enforcement to locate him.

Last Seen: Jun 29, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Bowie, Maryland - unidentified case UP117344
John Doe — Bowie, Maryland
UP117344 • Found Sep 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 67%Est. 19–39 vs 16
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
UP122057 • Found Aug 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–99 vs 16
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'2"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 140–150 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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