Ervin Mendez-Lopez
Sex
Male
Age
17
Race
Hispanic / Latino
Height
5′ 4″
Weight
80 lbs
Last Seen
Mar 23, 2026
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Media
No media attached to this case.
(3 ranked)
#158321
UP158321
📍 ~1,591 mi
⏱ 17 days elapsed
✓
Exact height match
Race/ethnicity matches
Eye color matches
Condition: Recognizable face
#157043
UP157043
📍 ~1,518 mi
⏱ 3 days elapsed
Condition: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
#158577
UP158577
📍 ~878 mi
⏱ 36 days elapsed
Condition: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
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 878 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.
Timeline Analysis
Timeline is consistent
Remains were discovered 5 weeks 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
Tonopah, Arizona
Apr 28, 2026
Notable Concerns
Base Case
Physical Description
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
Timeline
Reported
Locations
Narrative
Ervin was last seen in San Antonio, Texas. Ervin speaks primarily Spanish.
Matched Case
Multiple
20–50
—
Unknown
Condition
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Date Found
Found
Skeletal remains (cranium only) found in the desert area of Tonopah, AZ.
Analysis Breakdown
Physical Characteristics
⚠
Height difference noted
Base case: 5′ 4″
Age Range
Age ranges do not overlap
Base case: 17
·
Match: 20–50
Identity
Race/ethnicity differs
Base case: Hispanic / Latino
Match: Multiple
Weight difference noted
Base case: 80 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: 877.7 mi
Match: 36 days