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Eldy Lopez Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tohono OOdham Nation, Arizona on May 11, 2018

Victim Details

Jul 12, 2018

Oct 23, 2019

Eldy

Lopez Perez

32

24

60 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

May 11, 2018

Tohono OOdham Nation

Arizona

Pima County

39089

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85003

Kristina Hiers

Homicide Detective/ Deputy Sheriff

550 West Jackson Street, Arizona

6028761000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mcso.org/

18-020615

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51106) and 3 other sources
On May 11, 2018, 24-year-old Eldy Yojana Lopez Perez vanished from the vast and rugged landscape of the Tohono O'odham Nation Reservation in southern Arizona. Of Hispanic/Latino and White/Caucasian descent, Eldy was last known to be traveling on foot through the desert. Standing at five feet tall and weighing between 120 and 130 pounds, she has black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding how she came to be alone in the desert remain unclear, and no one has reported hearing from her since that day. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation into her disappearance.

Distinctive physical characteristics have been noted in the effort to locate her. Eldy has pierced ears and was known to be missing multiple upper teeth, for which she had a dental implant. These details, while personal, are crucial pieces of information for identification. Her case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on July 12, 2018, assigning her the case number MP51106. DNA samples from her brother and cousin have been submitted to aid in potential identification efforts.

The case of Eldy Lopez Perez is a story with an unsettling lack of information. She was last seen in an unknown location within the expansive Tohono O'odham Nation, a reservation that spans a significant portion of the Sonoran Desert. The report of her disappearance simply states she was on foot and has not been heard from since. This absence of detail leaves her family and investigators with a painful void and few leads to follow. The overview of her case highlights a person who seemingly walked into the desert and disappeared without a trace, a scenario that unfortunately is not uncommon in this region, leaving a family to wait and hope for answers.
Last Seen: May 11, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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
    Jane Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP51410
    Jane Doe — Arizona
    UP51410 • Found Jul 7, 2018
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 24
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 75%4'8"–5'3" vs 5'0"
    Name: same last name as tentative name (Amelin Gomez Perez)
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — S of San Miguel, Arizona - unidentified case UP85762
    Jane Doe — S of San Miguel, Arizona
    UP85762 • Found Jul 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 24 when missing
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'2" vs 5'0"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Yuma, Arizona
    UP66347 • Found Mar 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%120–130 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP94185
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona
    UP94185 • Found Jul 15, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Gu Oidak, Arizona - unidentified case UP149320
    Jane Doe — Gu Oidak, Arizona
    UP149320 • Found Feb 28, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'8"–5'0" vs 5'0"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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