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Nestor Cabrales Valenzuela Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sonora, Arizona on Jul 2, 2012

Victim Details

Oct 27, 2018

Mar 25, 2024

Nestor

Cabrales Valenzuela

31

17

70 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 2, 2012

Sonora

Arizona

Pima County

41663

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Stuart Somershoe

Police Volunteer

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

201800001958390

Oct 27, 2018

Phoenix Police Department

10355

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53111) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2012, a young man named Nestor Manuel Cabrales Valenzuela vanished under troubling circumstances. At the age of 17, Nestor was last seen on July 2, 2012. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male, standing at approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The case, which is being handled by the Phoenix Police Department, was officially created in the NamUs database on October 27, 2018.

The last known location of Nestor was in Altar, Sonora, Mexico. He was reportedly with a small group of individuals who had intentions of crossing the border into the United States. This crucial piece of information provides a glimpse into the perilous journey Nestor may have undertaken. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance from that point forward remain largely unknown, leaving his family and investigators with many unanswered questions. The official report was not filed with the Phoenix Police Department until over six years after he was last seen, on October 27, 2018.

The investigation into Nestor's disappearance has been a long and arduous one, complicated by the international border and the passage of time. With no new leads or information released to the public, the case has grown cold. The lack of available details regarding what Nestor was wearing or any distinctive physical features has further hampered efforts to locate him. The overview of this case highlights the vulnerability of individuals attempting to cross the border and the profound uncertainty that engulfs families of the missing. The Phoenix Police Department continues to be the primary contact for any information regarding the whereabouts of Nestor Manuel Cabrales Valenzuela.
Last Seen: Jul 2, 2012

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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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Near Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP12073
    John Doe — Near Sells, Arizona
    UP12073 • Found Jun 18, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 19–26 vs 17
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Eloy, Arizona - unidentified case UP12827
    John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
    UP12827 • Found Mar 30, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 19–29 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12302
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP12302 • Found Feb 20, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 20–33 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    79%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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    79%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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    79%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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    79%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 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP13867
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
    UP13867 • Found Dec 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%73 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP13815
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP13815 • Found Sep 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"

    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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    Has anyone looked into the conditions around the time Nestor went missing? I read somewhere that the... ...Read More
    10/20/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been thinking about the case of Nestor, who went missing back in 2012 while... ...Read More
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