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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60977) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2019, a sense of concern grew in Culpeper, Virginia, surrounding the welfare of Agusto Maldonado Aranda. At 55 years old, Mr. Maldonado Aranda was last seen on October 2, 2019. On that day, he was observed walking along Brandy Road in Culpeper County, seemingly on his way to his home in the Town of Culpeper. This ordinary walk would be the last time he was seen, marking the beginning of a prolonged and troubling disappearance that would leave his community searching for answers. The Hispanic/Latino man, with black hair and brown eyes, stood between 5'5' and 5'7' and weighed between 160 and 200 pounds.

Following his disappearance, the Culpeper Police Department opened an investigation, officially filing a report on October 9, 2019. Despite their efforts and the registration of his case in national missing person databases, little information has emerged to shed light on what might have happened to him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain vague, with no significant updates provided to the public in the years that have followed. The lack of information has been a source of ongoing distress for those who know him and the wider community.

The case of Agusto Maldonado Aranda is an unsettling mystery that has lingered in the Culpeper area. With no new leads or information, his whereabouts are still unknown. The investigation, handled by the Culpeper Police Department, remains open as they continue to seek any information that could help resolve this case. The absence of concrete details has made it difficult to piece together the events of that day, leaving a community with more questions than answers and a family still waiting for news. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a noticeable void and a lingering sense of uncertainty.

Last Seen: Oct 2, 2019

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Hyattsville, Maryland
UP122057 • Found Aug 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–99 vs 55–65 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 90%133 lb vs 160–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Lorton, Virginia - unidentified case UP75435
John Doe — Lorton, Virginia
UP75435 • Found Dec 6, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55–65
Race 60%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP78208
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP78208 • Found Feb 18, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 55–65 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 49%262 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 160–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76872
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP76872 • Found Oct 2, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55–65 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 49%262 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 87%130 lb vs 160–200 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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