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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53115) and 2 other sources
On September 18, 2015, a young man named Jamir Esteban Soto Parra, just 20 years old, vanished under circumstances that remain unclear. At the time he was last seen, he was in the area of Sinaloa, Arizona, a location within Pima County. Jamir, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, stood at approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed around 150 pounds. When he disappeared, he was reportedly wearing camouflage clothing, a light blue short-sleeved t-shirt, and black size 8 tennis shoes. The day he went missing marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for those who know and love him.

Jamir has several distinct physical characteristics that his family hopes might lead to answers. He has a unique coiled hair spot located in the center of his forehead, a feature that would be easily recognizable. Additionally, he has a large birthmark, about three inches long, on his right leg. These identifying marks are crucial details in the search for Jamir. The circumstances provided for his disappearance are sparse, stating only that he was in the process of crossing the border from Mexico into Arizona. This particular detail suggests a journey fraught with potential peril, leaving a vast area and a multitude of unknown scenarios in which he could have gone missing.

Although Jamir was last seen in the fall of 2015, his case was not formally documented by law enforcement until years later. The Phoenix Police Department officially opened an investigation on October 27, 2018, more than three years after his last known contact. The significant gap between his disappearance and the official report can present additional challenges in piecing together a timeline and locating potential witnesses. The overview of this case is that a young man vanished while undertaking the vulnerable act of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. His family has been left without answers, holding on to the hope that information about his distinctive features might one day bring them closure and reveal what happened to Jamir.

Last Seen: Sep 18, 2015

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14834
John Doe — Arizona
UP14834 • Found Mar 1, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP79930
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona
UP79930 • Found Dec 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%64 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona - unidentified case UP66455
John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona
UP66455 • Found Sep 27, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP16418
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona
UP16418 • Found May 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP141662
John Doe — Arizona
UP141662 • Found Nov 24, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP109162
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP109162 • Found Sep 16, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%58 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Itak, Arizona - unidentified case UP88822
John Doe — Itak, Arizona
UP88822 • Found Nov 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%72 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP54493
John Doe — Arizona
UP54493 • Found Sep 10, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–39 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Near Cocklebur, Arizona
UP16413 • Found Feb 21, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP15802
John Doe — Arizona
UP15802 • Found Sep 22, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 days after last seen
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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