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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP103102)
In the community of Seven Corners, Virginia, a family has been anxiously awaiting news of Mauro Jose Barrera, a 16-year-old male who disappeared on April 21, 2023. At the time of his disappearance, Mauro was described as a Hispanic/Latino male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood at a height of 72 inches and weighed approximately 160 pounds. The days leading up to his last known contact are not publicly detailed, leaving his loved ones with a painful void of the unknown. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance from the Fairfax County area are vague, with the exact location where he was last seen remaining unclear.

The Fairfax County Police Department opened an investigation into Mauro's disappearance, documenting his case under the number 2023-1160116. Information was shared through national missing persons networks in an effort to generate leads and bring him home safely. His physical description was circulated, hoping that someone might recall seeing a young man matching his appearance. Despite these efforts, specific details regarding what he was wearing at the time he went missing or any personal items he may have had with him have not been made widely available to the public, adding to the difficulty of the search.

The lack of significant updates in Mauro's case has left his family and community in a state of prolonged uncertainty. The investigation remains focused on gathering any information that could shed light on his whereabouts and the circumstances of his disappearance. The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the many young people who go missing, leaving behind families to grapple with the anguish of not knowing what happened to their loved one. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance of a young man, with very few details publicly available to aid in the search, leaving a community to hope for a resolution and the safe return of Mauro.

Last Seen: Apr 21, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Silver Spring, Maryland - unidentified case UP149143
John Doe — Silver Spring, Maryland
UP149143 • Found Jul 11, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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