
The person at the center of this case
Alvaro Arias Mungaia
Justice for Alvaro Arias Mungaia โ the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Alvaro plan to go to Knoxville, and did he have contacts or accommodations arranged there?
What transportation method was Alvaro planning to use to travel from Kingsport to Knoxville?
Who dropped Alvaro off at the motel in Kingsport, and have they been interviewed about his condition and plans?
Alvaro Arias Mungaia, a 36-year-old Hispanic male, went missing on February 14, 2026, after being dropped off at a motel in Kingsport, Tennessee while traveling from Texas. He last spoke to his mother and a complainant on February 14th, stating he planned to travel to Knoxville the following day, but has not been heard from since. His disappearance remains under investigation by the Kingsport Police Department, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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Has there been any activity on Alvaro's phone, bank accounts, or social media since February 14th?
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NamUs case MP158130. Missing person: Alvaro Arias Mungaia.
Last known contact: 2026-02-14 in Kingsport, Sullivan, TN. Circumstances: Alvaro Mungaia has been missing since 02/14/2026.
The complainant and Alvaro's mother reported that Alvaro was traveling from Texas to Tennessee and was dropped off in Kingsport on or about 14Feb2026. Alvaro stayed at a motel in Kingsport on the night of 14Feb2026.
On this same date, Alvaro spoke to his mother and the complainant by phone and informed them that he would be traveling to Knoxville on the 15th. Neither Alvaro's mother nor the complainant have heard from Alvaro since the conversation on the 14Feb2026.
Demographics: 36 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 190 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Kingsport Police Department | 26-002752 | 2026-02-28.
Alvaro stayed at a motel in Kingsport and spoke to his mother and complainant by phone, stating he would travel to Knoxville on February 15th
Kingsport Police Department opened investigation case MP158130 after Alvaro's disappearance was reported
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