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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53427) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2018, a sense of unease began to settle over the family of Everardo Orozco, a 44-year-old man from Tucson, Arizona. Known affectionately as 'Lalo,' Everardo was a Hispanic male with brown, medium-length hair and striking green eyes. Standing at 5'11' and weighing around 160 pounds, he was a noticeable presence. On October 5, 2018, he embarked on what was supposed to be a short trip. He informed his loved ones that he was taking a shuttle from Tucson to Nogales, Arizona, with the intention of assisting a friend with a plumbing job. That same day, he spoke with his mother, reassuring her that he had arrived safely in Nogales and would be making his way back home the following day, October 6th. However, that promised return never happened. The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Everardo, his family's concern grew into a heavy sense of dread.

As the silence from Everardo stretched on, the details surrounding his planned trip to Nogales remained sparse. He had mentioned a plumbing job for a friend, but the identity of this friend and the specifics of the work were not widely known to his family. The lack of communication was highly out of character, and every unanswered call and unreturned message deepened the mystery of his whereabouts. The Tucson Police Department was notified, and an official investigation into his disappearance was launched. Prior to his trip, it was believed that Everardo might have been driving an early 2000s model Dodge Durango in the Tucson area. The vehicle was distinct, described as being maroon or red with an orange front bumper, though it was understood he had taken a shuttle to Nogales.

The investigation into Everardo Orozco's disappearance has left his family with more questions than answers. Authorities have explored various avenues, but the trail has grown cold over the years. The official circumstances of his disappearance remain centered on his unfulfilled promise to return from Nogales after a brief work-related trip. The case is a painful reminder of the fragility of life and the deep void left behind when a loved one vanishes without a trace. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished after a routine trip, leaving behind a family to grapple with the uncertainty and the enduring hope for answers. His case remains an active missing person investigation, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family's unending search for closure.

Last Seen: Oct 5, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP136035
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
UP136035 • Found Nov 7, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43–44 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP90609
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
UP90609 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 43–44 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP59932
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona
UP59932 • Found May 12, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43–44
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 68%134 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'11"

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