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Oscar Bustos Arroyo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sonoita, Arizona on Apr 29, 2013

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Apr 21, 2018

Jun 13, 2023

Oscar

Bustos Arroyo

41

28

64 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 29, 2013

Sonoita

Arizona

Pima County

32270

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Redwood City

California

San Mateo County

94063

400 County Center, California

6505991536

County

Law Enforcement

www.smcsheriff.com/contact-us

18-03837

Apr 21, 2018

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43170) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2013, a 28-year-old man named Oscar Alfredo Bustos Arroyo, also known as 'El Cholo,' embarked on a journey from Mexico to Arizona. On April 29, 2013, he made contact for the last time from Sonoita, a location in Pima County, Arizona. Oscar, a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood at approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed around 150 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he had a goatee. His family and loved ones have not heard from him since that final communication, leaving a void of uncertainty and concern.

Oscar's intended path was a route between Jiladel and Casa Grande, situated to the north of a Mexican military camp. The details of what transpired during his travel remain unknown. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in California is the primary investigating agency in his case, which was officially reported on April 21, 2018. Distinguishing physical characteristics noted in his file include a mole on his right gluteus and a small tattoo, though its location is not specified. There is no information available regarding the clothing he was wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him at the time he went missing.

The years since Oscar Bustos Arroyo's disappearance have been marked by a painful silence for his family. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a testament to the enduring hope for answers. The circumstances surrounding his last known movements, traveling through a remote area, present significant challenges to the investigation. The lack of new information has left his family in a state of prolonged ambiguity, without closure regarding the fate of their loved one. The overview of this case is one of a journey that ended in mystery, a young man who vanished, and a family left to grapple with the unknown.
Last Seen: Apr 29, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076
    John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona
    UP12076 • Found Jul 5, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP11595
    John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona
    UP11595 • Found May 8, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 85%176 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14068
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP14068 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Miguel, Arizona - unidentified case UP13163
    John Doe — San Miguel, Arizona
    UP13163 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–31 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP13034
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP13034 • Found Jun 25, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Near Mountain Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP15177
    John Doe — Near Mountain Village, Arizona
    UP15177 • Found Aug 24, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP12298
    John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona
    UP12298 • Found Feb 16, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12713
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP12713 • Found Jan 24, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — South Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP12008
    John Doe — South Tucson, Arizona
    UP12008 • Found May 9, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 97%133 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sil Nakaya, Arizona - unidentified case UP50715
    John Doe — Sil Nakaya, Arizona
    UP50715 • Found Jun 13, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'4" vs 5'4"

    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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    Hey everyone, I've been looking into Oscar's case, and what strikes me as odd is the route he was... ...Read More
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