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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP98824) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2022, a 16-year-old boy named Luis Brayan Choc-Yaxcal vanished from his guardian's home in Culpeper, Virginia. He was last seen on Thursday, July 28th, 2022. Luis, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, stood at approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed around 130 pounds at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances surrounding his departure are limited, but it is known that he took all of his personal belongings with him. The case is complicated by a significant delay in reporting him missing.

The guardian, who was also his sponsor, did not notify law enforcement about Luis's disappearance until December 2022. The reason given for this delay was that the guardian was unaware that it was necessary to involve the police. This five-month gap between when Luis was last seen and when he was officially reported missing created significant challenges for the investigation from the very beginning. Adding to the difficulty, a cell phone belonging to the guardian that Luis took with him was disconnected, eliminating a potential way to track his whereabouts.

The Culpeper Police Department is actively seeking any information that could lead to locating Luis. His case is part of a troubling trend in the Culpeper area, where a number of Guatemalan teens have been reported missing. This pattern has raised concerns among community members and law enforcement. The investigation into Luis's disappearance remains open, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. His destination and method of travel from his guardian's residence remain unknown, leaving his family and investigators with many unanswered questions.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 2022

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Bowie, Maryland - unidentified case UP117344
John Doe — Bowie, Maryland
UP117344 • Found Sep 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 19–39 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
UP122057 • Found Aug 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–99 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 98%133 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia - unidentified case UP121080
John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia
UP121080 • Found Apr 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 16 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 28%168 lb vs 120 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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