Jacob De La Cruz
Sex
Male
Age
16
Race
Hispanic / Latino
Height
5′ 8″
Weight
120 lbs
Last Seen
Feb 3, 2026
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Media
No media attached to this case.
(8 ranked)
#158321
UP158321
📍 ~1,595 mi
⏱ 65 days elapsed
✓
Race/ethnicity matches
Eye color matches
Condition: Recognizable face
#157697
UP157697
📍 ~1,597 mi
⏱ 56 days elapsed
Hair color matches
Condition: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
#156251
UP156251
📍 ~1,416 mi
⏱ 9 days elapsed
Exact height match
Condition: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
#156571
UP156571
📍 ~1,104 mi
⏱ 18 days elapsed
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 9 lbs)
Condition: Not recognizable - Charred/burned
#157043
UP157043
📍 ~1,522 mi
⏱ 51 days elapsed
Heights within 2 in (diff: 1 in)
Condition: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
#157271
UP157271
📍 ~726 mi
⏱ 2 days elapsed
#156389
UP156389
📍 ~856 mi
⏱ 15 days elapsed
Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.
This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.
Geographic Analysis
Significant distance
Cases are approximately 856 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.
Timeline Analysis
Timeline is consistent
Remains were discovered 15 days after the disappearance. Partial remains indicate an extended post-mortem interval. The timeline is plausible.
Physical Analysis
Physical descriptors largely inconsistent
Only 0 of 3 comparable attributes align. Significant physical differences were noted. Inconsistent: age, hair color, eye color.
Geographic Map View
Missing Person
Unidentified Remains
Gila Bend, Arizona
Feb 18, 2026
Notable Concerns
Base Case
Physical Description
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
Timeline
Reported
Locations
Narrative
Jacob De La Cruz, was last seen wearing black American long sleeve, black jacket, black pants and black air force ones/slim build.
Matched Case
Multiple
25–60
—
Unknown
Condition
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Date Found
Found
Skeletal remains (cranium only) found in the desert area of Gila Bend, Arizona, which is a known migrant crossing area.
Analysis Breakdown
Physical Characteristics
⚠
Height difference noted
Base case: 5′ 8″
Age Range
Age ranges do not overlap
Base case: 16
·
Match: 25–60
Identity
Race/ethnicity differs
Base case: Hispanic / Latino
Match: Multiple
Weight difference noted
Base case: 120 lbs
Hair color differs
Base case: Black
Match: Unknown
Eye color differs
Base case: Brown
Geographic & Timeline Analysis
Geography or timeline is inconsistent
Base case: 856.1 mi
Match: 15 days
#158577
UP158577
📍 ~877 mi
⏱ 84 days elapsed