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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97194) and 5 other sources
A profound sense of uncertainty surrounds the disappearance of 20-year-old Carlos Manuel Carballo-Rivas, who vanished from Alexandria, Virginia. He was last seen on November 27, 2021, in the 5300 block of Taney Avenue. The days and weeks that followed his last known sighting have stretched into an agonizingly long period for his family and friends, who are left to wonder what happened to the young Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. His absence has created a void in the lives of those who know him, as they continue to hold out hope for answers. The initial report of his disappearance launched an investigation that has since drawn local and national attention.

The details of Carlos's last known hours are pieced together from the accounts of those who saw him last. It is believed that after he was seen in Alexandria, he may have traveled to the Centreville, Virginia area during the overnight hours of November 28, 2021. At the time of his disappearance, Carlos, who stood between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed approximately 130 pounds, was wearing a grey and black beanie cap, a black Nike jacket with white letters and red trim, a white hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored pants, and black Puma sneakers. He is also identifiable by two distinct tattoos: a rose on his left shoulder and a cross with a crown on one of his wrists. These details, while specific, have not yet provided the key to unlocking the mystery of his whereabouts.

The Alexandria Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation and has repeatedly asked for the public's help in locating him. His case has been registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement and his family remain hopeful that new information will surface. The case is a heart-wrenching example of a young life interrupted, a story without an ending that leaves a family in limbo. This overview encapsulates the painful reality of the situation: a young man is gone without a clear explanation, and the search for answers continues to be a difficult journey for everyone involved. The information surrounding the exact date of his disappearance is vague, adding another layer of complexity to this distressing case.

Last Seen: Nov 27, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

83%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 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
UP122057 • Found Aug 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–99 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%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 20 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
Weight 58%168 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Hyattsville, Maryland
UP121990 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 17 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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