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Deceased was in a vehicle hit by train.

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https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/9266



Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9266 Male, Multiple

Date Found August 9, 2007
Location FoundTexas
Estimated Age Range 20 Years

Case Information

Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
Case Number07-1062

Demographics
Gender Male
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian, Hispanic / Latino
Estimated Age Group Adult
Estimated Age Range 20 Years
Estimated Year of Death--
Estimated PMI--
Height 5' 7"(67 inches) , Measured
Weight 153 lbs, Measured

Circumstances
Type Unidentified Deceased
Date Found August 9, 2007
NamUs Case Created September 7, 2011
Agency QA Reviewed September 8, 2011

Location Found Map
General Location--Texas
CountyNueces County
GPS Coordinates--
Circumstances of Recovery In vehicle hit by train
Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains--
Condition of Remains Recognizable face

Physical Description
Hair Color Black
Head Hair Description 2"
Body Hair Description Black
Facial Hair Description black mustache
Left Eye Color Brown
Right Eye Color Brown
Eye Description unequal pupils
Distinctive Physical Features
Scar/mark
upper part of abdomen has hypo-pigmented 1" oblique scar

Clothing and Accessories
Accessories
Brown wallet "Calvin Klien Cap", small round mirrow, misc paper, partial denture upper plate with 2 yellow metal 5 pt stars on medical incisors

Clothing
Brown multicolored L/S button down shirt "XL" (bloody), brown "Jingo Jeans - Made in Guatemala" denim pants, Brown "34" belt with white metal buckle with longhorn design, gray bikini briefs
On the Body

Footwear
2 gray socks, 2 brown lace up boot "Caterpiller"
On the Body

Ric Ortiz, Medicolegal Death Investigator

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https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=23849

Mexico 2018 Crime & Safety Report: Matamoros

According to the current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report’s publication, Mexico has been assessed as Level 2: exercise increased caution. Tamaulipas state in Mexico has been assessed as Level 4: do not travel.

Overall Crime and Safety Situation

U.S. Consulate Matamoros does not assume responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms appearing in this report. The ACS Unit cannot recommend a particular individual or location and assumes no responsibility for the quality of service provided.

The U.S. Department of State has assessed Matamoros as being a CRITICAL-threat location for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.

Please review OSAC’s Mexico-specific page for original OSAC reporting, consular messages, and contact information, some of which may be available only to private-sector representatives with an OSAC password.

Matamoros is located along the U.S.-Mexico border, sharing multiple international bridges with Brownsville, Texas, and is situated 50 miles from the Reynosa-McAllen border area. There are frequent gunfights throughout the consular district (including Mante, Ciudad Victoria, San Fernando, Valle Hermoso, Rio Bravo, Reynosa, Miguel Alemán). The random nature of violence, combined with one of the highest kidnapping rates Mexico, exposes everyone to a high risk of being subject to dangerous situations.

Crime Threats

There are no safe areas in Matamoros due to gunfights, grenade attacks, and kidnappings. Crime and violence related to the activities of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) are continuing concerns that directly affect the safety and security of U.S. government personnel. U.S. citizens remain under constant threat of abduction, robbery, or violent crime. The situation in northeast Mexico remains volatile; the location and timing of future armed engagements cannot be predicted.

The primary security threat stems from the TCOs and the on-going turf war between rival factions of the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas. Drug-related violence grew in 2017 in the Matamoros-Rio Bravo-Reynosa corridor. RSO statistics indicate an increase in the number of local nationals killed as a result of drug-related violence largely due to the chronic volatility around Reynosa. The true number of drug-related deaths, however, is difficult to obtain due to underreporting. Gun battles may occur at any time, as rival TCO gunmen engage in hit-and-run attacks and as military and federal police encounter TCO gunmen while on patrol. In 2017, firefights took place throughout the state, particularly in the border land around the Reynosa-Rio Bravo area. These gun battles have occurred in broad daylight, on public streets, and at other public venues. Additionally, the consular district has been the scene of many violent, uncontrolled incidents during which innocent bystanders have been injured or killed.

The government has increased the number of troops and federal police in this region in an effort to quell the violence. However, this support changes due to the security environment elsewhere in the country.

Visitors have been victims of armed robberies, sexual assaults, auto thefts, murder, carjacking, and kidnappings. Street crime and theft in urban areas are also common. All types of crime statistics are unreliable due to the lack of a functional governmental tracking mechanism and underreporting. Additionally, separating victims from perpetrators is often problematic.

Although no reliable statistics exist, individuals associated with the maquiladora (factory) industry in Matamoros and Reynosa continue to experience carjacking, express kidnappings, and kidnappings for ransom at an alarming rate.

Much of the crime is indiscriminate, with criminals generally selecting victims based on the appearance of vulnerability, prosperity, or inattentiveness. While U.S. citizens not involved in criminal activities may not be specifically targeted, innocent bystanders are at risk from the increased violence on the streets of border cities and nearby towns.

Violent crime (kidnappings, extortions, homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, residential break-ins) and non-violent crimes (financial scams, vehicle thefts, and petty drug crimes) continue to be serious concerns for those living or transiting Tamaulipas.

Theft of vehicle car sound systems is a common crime. The installation of a car alarm is strongly advised, as precaution to deter vehicle thefts and thefts of interior contents.

U.S. citizens should be cautious when using ATMs in Mexico. Cloning or counterfeiting debit/credit cards occurs routinely. Travelers are encouraged to plan their cash needs in advance, using only reputable ATMs in secure areas. Card “skimming” and double-charging are common types of electronic fraud. Use credit cards only when you are able to maintain physical control of the card; never let it be taken away by an employee. Travelers are advised to check their account activity online at least weekly to detect fraudulent charges early. It is advised that visitors on day trips use ATMs or exchange currency in the U.S. prior to crossing into Mexico. For more information, please review OSAC’s Report, “The Overseas Traveler’s Guide to ATM Skimmers & Fraud.”

Other Areas of Concern

The Department of State Travel Advisory for Mexico specifically urges U.S. citizens not to travel to the state of Tamaulipas due to crime. Violent crime, such as murder, armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, extortion, and sexual assault, is common. Gang activity, including gun battles, is widespread. Armed criminal groups target public and private passenger buses traveling through the state, often taking passengers hostage and demanding ransom payments. Local law enforcement has limited capability to respond to violence in many parts of the state. If travel cannot be deferred, travelers should exercise extreme caution.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Mexico, as U.S. government employees are prohibited from travel to these areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from intercity travel after dark in many areas of Mexico. U.S. citizens are urged to be especially aware of safety and security concerns when visiting the border region. U.S. government employees are also not permitted to drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to or from the interior parts of Mexico. Travel between Matamoros and cities along the border is conducted through the U.S., re-entering Mexico at the nearest port of entry. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling overland into the interior of Mexico from the Texas border, except those instances that have been deemed mission-critical. All adult entertainment clubs and casinos in the consular district are off-limits to U.S. government personnel.

Travelers should defer unnecessary travel on highways between Matamoros and Reynosa, Reynosa and Monterrey, and from Ciudad Victoria to the Texas border. Criminals have followed, harassed, and kidnapped U.S. citizens traveling in these areas.

Official Americans living in Matamoros are under strict travel restrictions and a curfew from 2400-0600. These restrictions severely limit personal and work capabilities in a region plagued by endemic crime and violence levels similar to those experienced in conflict zones. Even with these restrictions, shoot-outs between TCOs and government security forces occur in areas where U.S. government employees are allowed to travel in Matamoros.