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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP110194) and 2 other sources
On September 25, 1993, Juan De Anda, a 44-year-old man, was last heard from in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His family grew concerned when they were unable to reestablish contact with him. At the time of his disappearance, Juan was described as being between 5'9" and 5'10" tall and weighing between 170 and 180 pounds. He had black, curly hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. Distinctive physical features included a scar on his forehead, a metal plate in his head, and tar burn scars on his arms from his work as a roofer. The clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing is unknown.

The circumstances surrounding Juan's disappearance are unsettling. He was known to travel frequently between the United States and Mexico, a routine that was familiar to his family. However, a significant and alarming detail in his case is that he left his passport behind. This was highly uncharacteristic of him, given his regular border crossings. The fact that he would leave such an essential document suggests that his travel plans were unexpectedly disrupted or that he did not intend to travel at all. The absence of his passport raises many questions about his intentions and what might have happened to him around the time he was last in contact with his family.

Decades have passed since Juan De Anda was last seen or heard from, and his case remains unsolved. The Albuquerque Police Department has investigated his disappearance, but no substantial leads have been developed to shed light on what may have occurred. The lack of information has left his family with unanswered questions and a painful void. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace. His frequent travel between two countries, coupled with the unusual circumstance of leaving his passport behind, creates a perplexing mystery. With no witnesses to his disappearance and no communication from him since that day in 1993, the case has grown cold, leaving his loved ones to wonder what became of him.

Last Seen: Sep 25, 1993

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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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico
UP8202 • Found Jan 4, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 83%138 lb vs 170–180 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.