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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP88009) and 2 other sources
In the small town of Culpeper, Virginia, a sense of unease settled over the community as a string of young people, predominantly of Guatemalan descent, began to vanish. Among them was 17-year-old Juan Carlos Ical Pop, a Hispanic male who was last seen on December 10, 2021. On that day, Juan was at his uncle's residence in the Town of Culpeper. At some point, he left the home without anyone noticing, and he has not been seen or heard from since. The circumstances surrounding his departure are vague, and it remains unclear what clothing he was wearing or what personal belongings he may have taken with him. His disappearance is one of several similar cases in the area, raising concerns within the local community.

Juan is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing physical characteristic is a scar on the inside of his right elbow from a previous fall. At the time he went missing, authorities classified his case as a 'runaway juvenile.' Attempts to reach him by phone have been unsuccessful, and his method of travel and potential destination are unknown. The Culpeper Police Department has been seeking assistance from the public for any information regarding his whereabouts.

The disappearance of Juan Ical Pop is part of a larger, troubling pattern in Culpeper, where numerous other teenagers from Guatemala have also been reported missing. This series of disappearances has left families and community members searching for answers and has drawn attention to the vulnerability of these young individuals. The lack of information and the unknown circumstances of their departures have created a difficult situation for both their loved ones and law enforcement. The overview of Juan's case highlights the mysterious nature of his disappearance and the ongoing efforts to locate him, a situation shared by several other families in the Culpeper area.

Last Seen: Dec 10, 2021

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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 85%Est. 19–39 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 130 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 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
UP121990 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen

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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